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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.61, 1,166.40 and 366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.61, 1,166.40 and 366.94 is: 550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.61 : 1,166.40 = 366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.61/1,166.40 = 366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.61x = 1,166.40 × 366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.61x = 427,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,998.82/777.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.40

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