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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.25, 1,168.36 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.25, 1,168.36 and 292.02 is: 437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.25 : 1,168.36 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.25/1,168.36 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.25x = 1,168.36 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.25x = 341,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,184.49/779.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.84

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