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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.48, 1,165.19 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.48, 1,165.19 and 366.05 is: 548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.48 : 1,165.19 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.48/1,165.19 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.48x = 1,165.19 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.48x = 426,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,517.80/777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.59

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