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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.18, 1,165.80 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.18, 1,165.80 and 290.18 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.18 : 1,165.80 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.18/1,165.80 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.18x = 1,165.80 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.18x = 338,291.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,291.84/777.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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