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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.33, 1,163.94 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.33, 1,163.94 and 289.25 is: 433.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.33 : 1,163.94 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.33/1,163.94 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.33x = 1,163.94 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.33x = 336,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,663.83/776.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.66

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