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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.39, 1,166.21 and 257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.39, 1,166.21 and 257.24 is: 385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.39 : 1,166.21 = 257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.39/1,166.21 = 257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.39x = 1,166.21 × 257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.39x = 299,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,995.86/777.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.90

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