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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.16, 1,165.74 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.16, 1,165.74 and 290.08 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.16 : 1,165.74 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.16/1,165.74 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.16x = 1,165.74 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.16x = 338,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,157.86/777.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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