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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.74, 1,165.79 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.74, 1,165.79 and 367.13 is: 550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.74 : 1,165.79 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.74/1,165.79 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.74x = 1,165.79 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.74x = 428,000.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,000.32/777.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.32

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