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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.56, 1,165.26 and 392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.56, 1,165.26 and 392.36 is: 588.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.56 : 1,165.26 = 392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.56/1,165.26 = 392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.56x = 1,165.26 × 392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.56x = 457,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,201.41/777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.00

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