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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.08, 1,165.60 and 199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.08, 1,165.60 and 199.96 is: 299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.08 : 1,165.60 = 199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.08/1,165.60 = 199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.08x = 1,165.60 × 199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.08x = 233,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,073.38/777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.93

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