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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.38, 1,168.50 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.38, 1,168.50 and 292.44 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.38 : 1,168.50 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.38/1,168.50 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.38x = 1,168.50 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.38x = 341,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,716.14/779.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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