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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.95, 1,165.66 and 366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.95, 1,165.66 and 366.13 is: 549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.95 : 1,165.66 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.95/1,165.66 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.95x = 1,165.66 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.95x = 426,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,783.10/776.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.31

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