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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.59, 1,165.37 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.59, 1,165.37 and 289.98 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.59 : 1,165.37 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.59/1,165.37 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.59x = 1,165.37 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.59x = 337,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,932.54/776.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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