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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.23, 1,166.75 and 545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.23, 1,166.75 and 545.16 is: 818.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.23 : 1,166.75 = 545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.23/1,166.75 = 545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.23x = 1,166.75 × 545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.23x = 636,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,062.70/777.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.38

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