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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.70, 1,165.97 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.70, 1,165.97 and 366.60 is: 549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.70 : 1,165.97 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.70/1,165.97 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.70x = 1,165.97 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.70x = 427,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,449.89/777.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.63

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