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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.31, 1,167.35 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.31, 1,167.35 and 291.30 is: 436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.31 : 1,167.35 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.31/1,167.35 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.31x = 1,167.35 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.31x = 340,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,047.60/778.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.91

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