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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.93, 1,165.59 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.93, 1,165.59 and 290.12 is: 435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.93 : 1,165.59 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.93/1,165.59 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.93x = 1,165.59 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.93x = 338,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,155.14/776.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.25

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