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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.24, 1,167.79 and 291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.24, 1,167.79 and 291.63 is: 437.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.24 : 1,167.79 = 291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.24/1,167.79 = 291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.24x = 1,167.79 × 291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.24x = 340,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,562.60/778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.61

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