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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.98, 1,166.41 and 366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.98, 1,166.41 and 366.89 is: 550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.98 : 1,166.41 = 366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.98/1,166.41 = 366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.98x = 1,166.41 × 366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.98x = 427,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,946.16/777.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.07

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