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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.26, 1,166.03 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.26, 1,166.03 and 257.28 is: 385.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.26 : 1,166.03 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.26/1,166.03 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.26x = 1,166.03 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.26x = 300,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,001.34/777.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.97

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