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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.89, 1,166.90 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.89, 1,166.90 and 290.82 is: 436.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.89 : 1,166.90 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.89/1,166.90 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.89x = 1,166.90 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.89x = 339,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,356.40/777.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.26

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