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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.19, 1,164.30 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.19, 1,164.30 and 289.14 is: 433.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.19 : 1,164.30 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.19/1,164.30 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.19x = 1,164.30 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.19x = 336,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,648.43/776.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.72

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