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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.89, 1,168.20 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.89, 1,168.20 and 291.84 is: 437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.89 : 1,168.20 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.89/1,168.20 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.89x = 1,168.20 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.89x = 340,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,927.49/778.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.71

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