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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.80, 1,164.30 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.80, 1,164.30 and 366.40 is: 549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.80 : 1,164.30 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.80/1,164.30 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.80x = 1,164.30 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.80x = 426,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,599.52/776.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.18

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