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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.59, 1,166.09 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.59, 1,166.09 and 257.51 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.59 : 1,166.09 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.59/1,166.09 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.59x = 1,166.09 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.59x = 300,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,274.65/777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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