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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.06, 1,164.51 and 289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.06, 1,164.51 and 289.71 is: 434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.06 : 1,164.51 = 289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.06/1,164.51 = 289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.06x = 1,164.51 × 289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.06x = 337,370.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,370.19/777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.16

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