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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.13, 1,166.03 and 290.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.13, 1,166.03 and 290.09 is: 435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.13 : 1,166.03 = 290.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.13/1,166.03 = 290.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.13x = 1,166.03 × 290.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.13x = 338,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,253.64/777.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.26

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