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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.07, 1,168.81 and 292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.07, 1,168.81 and 292.13 is: 438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.07 : 1,168.81 = 292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.07/1,168.81 = 292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.07x = 1,168.81 × 292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.07x = 341,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,444.47/779.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.27

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