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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.23, 1,164 and 289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.23, 1,164 and 289.28 is: 433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.23 : 1,164 = 289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.23/1,164 = 289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.23x = 1,164 × 289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.23x = 336,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,721.92/776.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.79

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