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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.52, 1,167.60 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.52, 1,167.60 and 291.54 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.52 : 1,167.60 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.52/1,167.60 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.52x = 1,167.60 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.52x = 340,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,402.10/778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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