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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.09, 1,166.12 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.09, 1,166.12 and 290.48 is: 435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.09 : 1,166.12 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.09/1,166.12 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.09x = 1,166.12 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.09x = 338,733.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,733.09/777.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.90

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