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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.86, 1,168.13 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.86, 1,168.13 and 291.90 is: 437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.86 : 1,168.13 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.86/1,168.13 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.86x = 1,168.13 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.86x = 340,977.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,977.15/778.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.79

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