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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.38, 1,167.60 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.38, 1,167.60 and 291.36 is: 437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.38 : 1,167.60 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.38/1,167.60 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.38x = 1,167.60 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.38x = 340,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,191.94/778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.05

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