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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.67, 1,168.20 and 291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.67, 1,168.20 and 291.76 is: 437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.67 : 1,168.20 = 291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.67/1,168.20 = 291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.67x = 1,168.20 × 291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.67x = 340,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,831.11/778.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.71

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