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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,167.32 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,167.32 and 291.48 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,167.32 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,167.32 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,167.32 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 340,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,250.43/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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