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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.37, 1,166.07 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.37, 1,166.07 and 290.16 is: 435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.37 : 1,166.07 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.37/1,166.07 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.37x = 1,166.07 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.37x = 338,346.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,346.87/777.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.25

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