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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.16, 1,166.46 and 392.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.16, 1,166.46 and 392.68 is: 589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.16 : 1,166.46 = 392.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.16/1,166.46 = 392.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.16x = 1,166.46 × 392.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.16x = 458,045.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,045.51/777.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.38

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