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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.81, 1,165.10 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.81, 1,165.10 and 289.80 is: 434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.81 : 1,165.10 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.81/1,165.10 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.81x = 1,165.10 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.81x = 337,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,644.53/776.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.66

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