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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.43, 1,166.50 and 546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.43, 1,166.50 and 546.78 is: 820.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.43 : 1,166.50 = 546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.43/1,166.50 = 546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.43x = 1,166.50 × 546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.43x = 637,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,823.93/777.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.42

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