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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.85, 1,168.74 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.85, 1,168.74 and 292.23 is: 438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.85 : 1,168.74 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.85/1,168.74 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.85x = 1,168.74 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.85x = 341,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,540.89/778.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.52

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