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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.05, 1,166.04 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.05, 1,166.04 and 290.08 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.05 : 1,166.04 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.05/1,166.04 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.05x = 1,166.04 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.05x = 338,244.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,244.88/777.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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