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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.83, 1,166.17 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.83, 1,166.17 and 366.73 is: 549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.83 : 1,166.17 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.83/1,166.17 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.83x = 1,166.17 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.83x = 427,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,667.69/777.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.83

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