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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.33, 1,166.40 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.33, 1,166.40 and 387.96 is: 581.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.33 : 1,166.40 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.33/1,166.40 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.33x = 1,166.40 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.33x = 452,522.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,522.01/778.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.40

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