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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,167.86 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,167.86 and 291.52 is: 437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,167.86 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,167.86 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,167.86 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 340,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,454.55/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.29

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