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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.58, 1,164.84 and 289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.58, 1,164.84 and 289.63 is: 434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.58 : 1,164.84 = 289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.58/1,164.84 = 289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.58x = 1,164.84 × 289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.58x = 337,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,372.61/776.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.43

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