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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.83, 1,166.76 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.83, 1,166.76 and 290.62 is: 435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.83 : 1,166.76 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.83/1,166.76 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.83x = 1,166.76 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.83x = 339,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,078.68/777.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.93

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