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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.22, 1,165.82 and 200.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.22, 1,165.82 and 200.09 is: 300.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.22 : 1,165.82 = 200.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.22/1,165.82 = 200.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.22x = 1,165.82 × 200.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.22x = 233,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,270.84/777.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.14

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