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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.13, 1,164.53 and 289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.13, 1,164.53 and 289.09 is: 433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.13 : 1,164.53 = 289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.13/1,164.53 = 289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.13x = 1,164.53 × 289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.13x = 336,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,653.98/776.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.76

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