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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.49, 1,164.56 and 366.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.49, 1,164.56 and 366.01 is: 548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.49 : 1,164.56 = 366.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.49/1,164.56 = 366.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.49x = 1,164.56 × 366.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.49x = 426,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,240.61/777.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.23

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