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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.20, 1,165.97 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.20, 1,165.97 and 257.18 is: 385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.20 : 1,165.97 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.20/1,165.97 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.20x = 1,165.97 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.20x = 299,858.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,858.98/777.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.82

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