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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.68, 1,164.36 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.68, 1,164.36 and 289.64 is: 434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.68 : 1,164.36 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.68/1,164.36 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.68x = 1,164.36 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.68x = 337,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,245.23/776.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.21

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