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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.37, 1,166.06 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.37, 1,166.06 and 200.24 is: 300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.37 : 1,166.06 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.37/1,166.06 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.37x = 1,166.06 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.37x = 233,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,491.85/777.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.36

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