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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.58, 1,166.50 and 229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.58, 1,166.50 and 229.78 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.58 : 1,166.50 = 229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.58/1,166.50 = 229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.58x = 1,166.50 × 229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.58x = 268,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,038.37/777.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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