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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.52, 1,166.24 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.52, 1,166.24 and 392.76 is: 589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.52 : 1,166.24 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.52/1,166.24 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.52x = 1,166.24 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.52x = 458,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,052.42/777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.12

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