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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.36, 1,165.07 and 289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.36, 1,165.07 and 289.41 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.36 : 1,165.07 = 289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.36/1,165.07 = 289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.36x = 1,165.07 × 289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.36x = 337,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,181.46/776.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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