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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.10, 1,164.38 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.10, 1,164.38 and 289.04 is: 433.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.10 : 1,164.38 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.10/1,164.38 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.10x = 1,164.38 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.10x = 336,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,545.13/776.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.64

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