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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.41, 1,167.89 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.41, 1,167.89 and 291.53 is: 437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.41 : 1,167.89 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.41/1,167.89 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.41x = 1,167.89 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.41x = 340,476.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,476.43/778.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.40

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