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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.38, 1,164.56 and 289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.38, 1,164.56 and 289.31 is: 433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.38 : 1,164.56 = 289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.38/1,164.56 = 289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.38x = 1,164.56 × 289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.38x = 336,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,922.49/776.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.97

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