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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.66, 1,166.13 and 518.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.66, 1,166.13 and 518.27 is: 778.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.66 : 1,166.13 = 518.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.66/1,166.13 = 518.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.66x = 1,166.13 × 518.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.66x = 604,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,364.36/776.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.16

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