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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.50, 1,167.77 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.50, 1,167.77 and 291.29 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.50 : 1,167.77 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.50/1,167.77 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.50x = 1,167.77 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.50x = 340,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,154.61/778.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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