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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.52, 1,168.05 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.52, 1,168.05 and 291.65 is: 437.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.52 : 1,168.05 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.52/1,168.05 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.52x = 1,168.05 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.52x = 340,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,655.94/778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.57

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