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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.51, 1,166.45 and 290.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.51, 1,166.45 and 290.61 is: 435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.51 : 1,166.45 = 290.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.51/1,166.45 = 290.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.51x = 1,166.45 × 290.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.51x = 338,980.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,980.58/777.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.98

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