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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.07, 1,166.15 and 343.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.07, 1,166.15 and 343.99 is: 516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.07 : 1,166.15 = 343.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.07/1,166.15 = 343.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.07x = 1,166.15 × 343.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.07x = 401,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,143.94/777.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.23

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