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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.97, 1,168.46 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.97, 1,168.46 and 291.92 is: 437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.97 : 1,168.46 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.97/1,168.46 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.97x = 1,168.46 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.97x = 341,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,089.54/778.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.88

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