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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.64, 1,166.10 and 290.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.64, 1,166.10 and 290.38 is: 435.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.64 : 1,166.10 = 290.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.64/1,166.10 = 290.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.64x = 1,166.10 × 290.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.64x = 338,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,612.12/777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.44

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