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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.50, 1,166.40 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.50, 1,166.40 and 392.76 is: 589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.50 : 1,166.40 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.50/1,166.40 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.50x = 1,166.40 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.50x = 458,115.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,115.26/777.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.22

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