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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.18, 1,164.96 and 290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.18, 1,164.96 and 290.01 is: 434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.18 : 1,164.96 = 290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.18/1,164.96 = 290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.18x = 1,164.96 × 290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.18x = 337,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,850.05/777.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.71

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