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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.59, 1,164.85 and 289.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.59, 1,164.85 and 289.45 is: 434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.59 : 1,164.85 = 289.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.59/1,164.85 = 289.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.59x = 1,164.85 × 289.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.59x = 337,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,165.83/776.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.16

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