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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.18, 1,163.46 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.18, 1,163.46 and 289.02 is: 433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.18 : 1,163.46 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.18/1,163.46 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.18x = 1,163.46 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.18x = 336,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,263.21/776.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.23

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