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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.22, 1,166.28 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.22, 1,166.28 and 290.60 is: 436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.22 : 1,166.28 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.22/1,166.28 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.22x = 1,166.28 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.22x = 338,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,920.97/777.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.07

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