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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.52, 1,165.74 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.52, 1,165.74 and 392.56 is: 588.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.52 : 1,165.74 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.52/1,165.74 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.52x = 1,165.74 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.52x = 457,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,622.89/777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.57

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