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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.17, 1,165.52 and 257.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.17, 1,165.52 and 257.06 is: 385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.17 : 1,165.52 = 257.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.17/1,165.52 = 257.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.17x = 1,165.52 × 257.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.17x = 299,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,606.79/777.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.51

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