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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.83, 1,166.19 and 290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.83, 1,166.19 and 290.75 is: 435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.83 : 1,166.19 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.83/1,166.19 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.83x = 1,166.19 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.83x = 339,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,063.91/777.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.91

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