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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.78, 1,166.52 and 290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.78, 1,166.52 and 290.67 is: 435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.78 : 1,166.52 = 290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.78/1,166.52 = 290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.78x = 1,166.52 × 290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.78x = 339,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,072.37/777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.95

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