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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.57, 1,166.52 and 257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.57, 1,166.52 and 257.61 is: 386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.57 : 1,166.52 = 257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.57/1,166.52 = 257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.57x = 1,166.52 × 257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.57x = 300,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,507.22/777.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.47

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