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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.26, 1,167.68 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.26, 1,167.68 and 291.40 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.26 : 1,167.68 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.26/1,167.68 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.26x = 1,167.68 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.26x = 340,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,261.95/778.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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