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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.79, 1,166.53 and 366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.79, 1,166.53 and 366.82 is: 550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.79 : 1,166.53 = 366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.79/1,166.53 = 366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.79x = 1,166.53 × 366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.79x = 427,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,898.87/777.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.15

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