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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.18, 1,166.64 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.18, 1,166.64 and 291.16 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.18 : 1,166.64 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.18/1,166.64 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.18x = 1,166.64 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.18x = 339,678.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,678.90/778.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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