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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.56, 1,166.34 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.56, 1,166.34 and 264.56 is: 396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.56 : 1,166.34 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.56/1,166.34 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.56x = 1,166.34 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.56x = 308,566.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,566.91/777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.84

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