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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.51, 1,166.13 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.51, 1,166.13 and 264.51 is: 396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.51 : 1,166.13 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.51/1,166.13 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.51x = 1,166.13 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.51x = 308,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,453.05/777.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.72

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