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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.26, 1,166.43 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.26, 1,166.43 and 366.84 is: 549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.26 : 1,166.43 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.26/1,166.43 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.26x = 1,166.43 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.26x = 427,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,893.18/778.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.81

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