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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.64, 1,167.81 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.64, 1,167.81 and 291.59 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.64 : 1,167.81 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.64/1,167.81 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.64x = 1,167.81 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.64x = 340,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,521.72/778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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