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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.95, 1,166.37 and 366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.95, 1,166.37 and 366.87 is: 550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.95 : 1,166.37 = 366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.95/1,166.37 = 366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.95x = 1,166.37 × 366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.95x = 427,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,906.16/777.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.05

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