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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.84, 1,166.92 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.84, 1,166.92 and 534.48 is: 801.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.84 : 1,166.92 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.84/1,166.92 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.84x = 1,166.92 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.84x = 623,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,695.40/777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.83

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