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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.58, 1,166.43 and 257.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.58, 1,166.43 and 257.45 is: 386.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.58 : 1,166.43 = 257.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.58/1,166.43 = 257.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.58x = 1,166.43 × 257.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.58x = 300,297.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,297.40/777.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.19

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