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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.36, 1,164.64 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.36, 1,164.64 and 289.35 is: 434.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.36 : 1,164.64 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.36/1,164.64 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.36x = 1,164.64 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.36x = 336,988.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,988.58/776.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.06

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