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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.08, 1,164.78 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.08, 1,164.78 and 365.96 is: 548.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.08 : 1,164.78 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.08/1,164.78 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.08x = 1,164.78 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.08x = 426,262.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,262.89/777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.54

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