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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777, 1,165.77 and 290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777, 1,165.77 and 290.19 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777 : 1,165.77 = 290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777/1,165.77 = 290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777x = 1,165.77 × 290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777x = 338,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,294.80/777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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