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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.44, 1,166.84 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.44, 1,166.84 and 391.96 is: 589.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.44 : 1,166.84 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.44/1,166.84 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.44x = 1,166.84 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.44x = 457,354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,354.61/776.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.04

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