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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.48, 1,165.38 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.48, 1,165.38 and 290.52 is: 435.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.48 : 1,165.38 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.48/1,165.38 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.48x = 1,165.38 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.48x = 338,566.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,566.20/777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.47

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