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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.18, 1,166.46 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.18, 1,166.46 and 291.02 is: 436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.18 : 1,166.46 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.18/1,166.46 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.18x = 1,166.46 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.18x = 339,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,463.19/778.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.23

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