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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.58, 1,167.84 and 291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.58, 1,167.84 and 291.63 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.58 : 1,167.84 = 291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.58/1,167.84 = 291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.58x = 1,167.84 × 291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.58x = 340,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,577.18/778.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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