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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.26, 1,165.79 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.26, 1,165.79 and 290.25 is: 435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.26 : 1,165.79 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.26/1,165.79 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.26x = 1,165.79 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.26x = 338,371.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,371.27/777.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.34

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