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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.42, 1,168.82 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.42, 1,168.82 and 292.20 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.42 : 1,168.82 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.42/1,168.82 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.42x = 1,168.82 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.42x = 341,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,527.74/779.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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