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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.62, 1,167.63 and 291.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.62, 1,167.63 and 291.57 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.62 : 1,167.63 = 291.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.62/1,167.63 = 291.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.62x = 1,167.63 × 291.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.62x = 340,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,445.88/778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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