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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.75, 1,166.63 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.75, 1,166.63 and 291.03 is: 436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.75 : 1,166.63 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.75/1,166.63 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.75x = 1,166.63 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.75x = 339,522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,522.87/777.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.55

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