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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.69, 1,165.71 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.69, 1,165.71 and 392.13 is: 587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.69 : 1,165.71 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.69/1,165.71 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.69x = 1,165.71 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.69x = 457,109.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,109.86/777.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.78

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