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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.26, 1,165.61 and 257.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.26, 1,165.61 and 257.17 is: 385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.26 : 1,165.61 = 257.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.26/1,165.61 = 257.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.26x = 1,165.61 × 257.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.26x = 299,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,754.10/777.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.65

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