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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.80, 1,165.17 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.80, 1,165.17 and 366.39 is: 549.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.80 : 1,165.17 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.80/1,165.17 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.80x = 1,165.17 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.80x = 426,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,908.01/776.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.57

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