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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.25, 1,165.77 and 290.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.25, 1,165.77 and 290.23 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.25 : 1,165.77 = 290.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.25/1,165.77 = 290.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.25x = 1,165.77 × 290.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.25x = 338,341.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,341.43/777.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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