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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.84, 1,165.06 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.84, 1,165.06 and 289.88 is: 434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.84 : 1,165.06 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.84/1,165.06 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.84x = 1,165.06 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.84x = 337,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,727.59/776.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.75

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