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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.56, 1,166.30 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.56, 1,166.30 and 392.52 is: 588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.56 : 1,166.30 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.56/1,166.30 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.56x = 1,166.30 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.56x = 457,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,796.08/777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.76

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