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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.63, 1,166.46 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.63, 1,166.46 and 200.50 is: 300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.63 : 1,166.46 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.63/1,166.46 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.63x = 1,166.46 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.63x = 233,875.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,875.23/777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.76

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