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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.18, 1,165.77 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.18, 1,165.77 and 264.30 is: 396.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.18 : 1,165.77 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.18/1,165.77 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.18x = 1,165.77 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.18x = 308,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,113.01/777.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.45

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