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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.45, 1,164.27 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.45, 1,164.27 and 289.64 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.45 : 1,164.27 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.45/1,164.27 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.45x = 1,164.27 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.45x = 337,223.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,223.16/776.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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