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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777, 1,165.62 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777, 1,165.62 and 290.12 is: 435.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777 : 1,165.62 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777/1,165.62 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777x = 1,165.62 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777x = 338,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,169.67/777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.22

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