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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.30, 1,166.01 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.30, 1,166.01 and 257.14 is: 385.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.30 : 1,166.01 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.30/1,166.01 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.30x = 1,166.01 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.30x = 299,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,827.81/777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.73

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