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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.89, 1,165.56 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.89, 1,165.56 and 289.83 is: 434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.89 : 1,165.56 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.89/1,165.56 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.89x = 1,165.56 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.89x = 337,813.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,813.43/776.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.83

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