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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.19, 1,178.09 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.19, 1,178.09 and 291.90 is: 437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.19 : 1,178.09 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.19/1,178.09 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.19x = 1,178.09 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.19x = 343,883.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,883.01/785.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.96

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