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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.50, 1,166.62 and 387.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.50, 1,166.62 and 387.49 is: 581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.50 : 1,166.62 = 387.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.50/1,166.62 = 387.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.50x = 1,166.62 × 387.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.50x = 452,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,053.58/777.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.42

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