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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.66, 1,165.44 and 289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.66, 1,165.44 and 289.74 is: 434.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.66 : 1,165.44 = 289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.66/1,165.44 = 289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.66x = 1,165.44 × 289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.66x = 337,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,674.59/776.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.78

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