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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.25, 1,165.88 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.25, 1,165.88 and 264.25 is: 396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.25 : 1,165.88 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.25/1,165.88 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.25x = 1,165.88 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.25x = 308,083.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,083.79/777.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.38

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