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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.03, 1,168.55 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.03, 1,168.55 and 291.74 is: 437.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.03 : 1,168.55 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.03/1,168.55 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.03x = 1,168.55 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.03x = 340,912.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,912.05/779.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.61

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