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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.42, 1,165.52 and 290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.42, 1,165.52 and 290.42 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.42 : 1,165.52 = 290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.42/1,165.52 = 290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.42x = 1,165.52 × 290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.42x = 338,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,483.04/777.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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