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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.49, 1,163.97 and 289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.49, 1,163.97 and 289.27 is: 433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.49 : 1,163.97 = 289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.49/1,163.97 = 289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.49x = 1,163.97 × 289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.49x = 336,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,703.06/776.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.62

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