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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.04, 1,165.58 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.04, 1,165.58 and 199.92 is: 299.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.04 : 1,165.58 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.04/1,165.58 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.04x = 1,165.58 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.04x = 233,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,022.75/777.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.89

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