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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.57, 1,166.09 and 344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.57, 1,166.09 and 344.63 is: 516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.57 : 1,166.09 = 344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.57/1,166.09 = 344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.57x = 1,166.09 × 344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.57x = 401,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,862.04/777.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.82

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