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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.94, 1,166.37 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.94, 1,166.37 and 366.73 is: 549.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.94 : 1,166.37 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.94/1,166.37 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.94x = 1,166.37 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.94x = 427,742.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,742.87/777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.84

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