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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.80, 1,167.72 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.80, 1,167.72 and 291.60 is: 437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.80 : 1,167.72 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.80/1,167.72 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.80x = 1,167.72 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.80x = 340,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,507.15/778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.22

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