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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.22, 1,166.29 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.22, 1,166.29 and 290.62 is: 436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.22 : 1,166.29 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.22/1,166.29 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.22x = 1,166.29 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.22x = 338,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,947.20/777.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.10

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