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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.46, 1,166.64 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.46, 1,166.64 and 290.84 is: 436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.46 : 1,166.64 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.46/1,166.64 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.46x = 1,166.64 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.46x = 339,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,305.58/777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.43

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