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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.68, 1,167.36 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.68, 1,167.36 and 291.64 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.68 : 1,167.36 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.68/1,167.36 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.68x = 1,167.36 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.68x = 340,448.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,448.87/778.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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