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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.59, 1,165.56 and 366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.59, 1,165.56 and 366.38 is: 549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.59 : 1,165.56 = 366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.59/1,165.56 = 366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.59x = 1,165.56 × 366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.59x = 427,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,032.05/777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.18

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