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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.56, 1,166.35 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.56, 1,166.35 and 200.43 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.56 : 1,166.35 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.56/1,166.35 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.56x = 1,166.35 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.56x = 233,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,773.95/777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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