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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.39, 1,166.40 and 545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.39, 1,166.40 and 545.84 is: 820.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.39 : 1,166.40 = 545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.39/1,166.40 = 545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.39x = 1,166.40 × 545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.39x = 636,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,666.32/776.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.04

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