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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.73, 1,168.05 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.73, 1,168.05 and 291.74 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.73 : 1,168.05 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.73/1,168.05 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.73x = 1,168.05 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.73x = 340,766.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,766.91/778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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