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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.21, 1,166.70 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.21, 1,166.70 and 290.99 is: 436.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.21 : 1,166.70 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.21/1,166.70 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.21x = 1,166.70 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.21x = 339,498.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,498.03/778.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.26

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