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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.49, 1,165.66 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.49, 1,165.66 and 257.32 is: 385.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.49 : 1,165.66 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.49/1,165.66 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.49x = 1,165.66 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.49x = 299,947.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,947.63/777.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.79

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