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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.42, 1,166.04 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.42, 1,166.04 and 264.42 is: 396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.42 : 1,166.04 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.42/1,166.04 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.42x = 1,166.04 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.42x = 308,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,324.30/777.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.60

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