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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.34, 1,166.06 and 290.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.34, 1,166.06 and 290.23 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.34 : 1,166.06 = 290.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.34/1,166.06 = 290.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.34x = 1,166.06 × 290.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.34x = 338,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,425.59/777.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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