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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.80, 1,168.44 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.80, 1,168.44 and 291.84 is: 437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.80 : 1,168.44 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.80/1,168.44 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.80x = 1,168.44 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.80x = 340,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,997.53/778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.85

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