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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.48, 1,167.88 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.48, 1,167.88 and 291.48 is: 437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.48 : 1,167.88 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.48/1,167.88 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.48x = 1,167.88 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.48x = 340,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,413.66/778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.28

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