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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.76, 1,166.16 and 534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.76, 1,166.16 and 534.32 is: 801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.76 : 1,166.16 = 534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.76/1,166.16 = 534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.76x = 1,166.16 × 534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.76x = 623,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,102.61/777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.15

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