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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.61, 1,165.92 and 290.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.61, 1,165.92 and 290.35 is: 435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.61 : 1,165.92 = 290.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.61/1,165.92 = 290.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.61x = 1,165.92 × 290.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.61x = 338,524.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,524.87/777.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.34

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