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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.46, 1,164.99 and 392.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.46, 1,164.99 and 392.98 is: 588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.46 : 1,164.99 = 392.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.46/1,164.99 = 392.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.46x = 1,164.99 × 392.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.46x = 457,817.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,817.77/777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.86

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