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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.13, 1,165.71 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.13, 1,165.71 and 290.08 is: 435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.13 : 1,165.71 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.13/1,165.71 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.13x = 1,165.71 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.13x = 338,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,149.16/777.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.13

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