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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.73, 1,166.69 and 366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.73, 1,166.69 and 366.95 is: 550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.73 : 1,166.69 = 366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.73/1,166.69 = 366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.73x = 1,166.69 × 366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.73x = 428,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,117.98/777.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.47

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