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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.56, 1,166.42 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.56, 1,166.42 and 264.44 is: 396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.56 : 1,166.42 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.56/1,166.42 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.56x = 1,166.42 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.56x = 308,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,448.10/777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.69

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