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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.91, 1,165.47 and 289.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.91, 1,165.47 and 289.97 is: 434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.91 : 1,165.47 = 289.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.91/1,165.47 = 289.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.91x = 1,165.47 × 289.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.91x = 337,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,951.34/776.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.99

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