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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.20, 1,165.10 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.20, 1,165.10 and 366.12 is: 548.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.20 : 1,165.10 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.20/1,165.10 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.20x = 1,165.10 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.20x = 426,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,564.58/777.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.85

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