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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.12, 1,168.68 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.12, 1,168.68 and 292.58 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.12 : 1,168.68 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.12/1,168.68 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.12x = 1,168.68 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.12x = 341,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,932.39/779.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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