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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.63, 1,164.96 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.63, 1,164.96 and 289.58 is: 434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.63 : 1,164.96 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.63/1,164.96 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.63x = 1,164.96 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.63x = 337,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,349.12/776.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.38

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