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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.76, 1,165.22 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.76, 1,165.22 and 290.22 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.76 : 1,165.22 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.76/1,165.22 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.76x = 1,165.22 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.76x = 338,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,170.15/776.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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