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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.88, 1,168.16 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.88, 1,168.16 and 291.84 is: 437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.88 : 1,168.16 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.88/1,168.16 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.88x = 1,168.16 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.88x = 340,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,915.81/778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.70

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