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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.35, 1,164.17 and 249.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.35, 1,164.17 and 249.11 is: 373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.35 : 1,164.17 = 249.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.35/1,164.17 = 249.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.35x = 1,164.17 × 249.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.35x = 290,005.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,005.56/776.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.55

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