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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.59, 1,166.04 and 387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.59, 1,166.04 and 387.44 is: 580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.59 : 1,166.04 = 387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.59/1,166.04 = 387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.59x = 1,166.04 × 387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.59x = 451,764.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,764.71/777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.98

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