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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.96, 1,164.40 and 289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.96, 1,164.40 and 289.36 is: 434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.96 : 1,164.40 = 289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.96/1,164.40 = 289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.96x = 1,164.40 × 289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.96x = 336,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,930.78/775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.21

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