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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.45, 1,166.17 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.45, 1,166.17 and 230.01 is: 345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.45 : 1,166.17 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.45/1,166.17 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.45x = 1,166.17 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.45x = 268,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,230.76/777.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.01

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