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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.32, 1,166.70 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.32, 1,166.70 and 366.72 is: 549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.32 : 1,166.70 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.32/1,166.70 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.32x = 1,166.70 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.32x = 427,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,852.22/778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.71

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