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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.72, 1,166.46 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.72, 1,166.46 and 290.64 is: 435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.72 : 1,166.46 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.72/1,166.46 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.72x = 1,166.46 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.72x = 339,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,019.93/777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.92

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