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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.60, 1,164.24 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.60, 1,164.24 and 392.04 is: 586.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.60 : 1,164.24 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.60/1,164.24 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.60x = 1,164.24 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.60x = 456,428.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,428.65/777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.97

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