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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.12, 1,166.03 and 387.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.12, 1,166.03 and 387.51 is: 581.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.12 : 1,166.03 = 387.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.12/1,166.03 = 387.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.12x = 1,166.03 × 387.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.12x = 451,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,848.29/777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.44

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