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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.48, 1,166.15 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.48, 1,166.15 and 257.46 is: 386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.48 : 1,166.15 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.48/1,166.15 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.48x = 1,166.15 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.48x = 300,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,235.69/777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.17

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