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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.30, 1,168.95 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.30, 1,168.95 and 292.46 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.30 : 1,168.95 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.30/1,168.95 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.30x = 1,168.95 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.30x = 341,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,871.12/779.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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