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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.47, 1,166.67 and 290.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.47, 1,166.67 and 290.87 is: 436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.47 : 1,166.67 = 290.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.47/1,166.67 = 290.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.47x = 1,166.67 × 290.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.47x = 339,349.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,349.30/777.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.48

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