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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.12, 1,164.08 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.12, 1,164.08 and 289.04 is: 433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.12 : 1,164.08 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.12/1,164.08 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.12x = 1,164.08 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.12x = 336,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,458.42/776.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.52

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