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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.95, 1,168.48 and 291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.95, 1,168.48 and 291.97 is: 437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.95 : 1,168.48 = 291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.95/1,168.48 = 291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.95x = 1,168.48 × 291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.95x = 341,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,161.29/778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.98

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