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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.88, 1,168.02 and 291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.88, 1,168.02 and 291.82 is: 437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.88 : 1,168.02 = 291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.88/1,168.02 = 291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.88x = 1,168.02 × 291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.88x = 340,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,851.60/778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.62

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