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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.99, 1,165.31 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.99, 1,165.31 and 366.51 is: 548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.99 : 1,165.31 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.99/1,165.31 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.99x = 1,165.31 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.99x = 427,097.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,097.77/777.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.98

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