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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.20, 1,164.72 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.20, 1,164.72 and 392 is: 587.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.20 : 1,164.72 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.20/1,164.72 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.20x = 1,164.72 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.20x = 456,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,570.24/777.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.46

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