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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.68, 1,165.32 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.68, 1,165.32 and 366.08 is: 549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.68 : 1,165.32 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.68/1,165.32 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.68x = 1,165.32 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.68x = 426,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,594.52/776.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.26

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