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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.77, 1,165.62 and 290.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.77, 1,165.62 and 290.23 is: 435.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.77 : 1,165.62 = 290.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.77/1,165.62 = 290.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.77x = 1,165.62 × 290.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.77x = 338,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,292.06/776.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.51

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