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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.66, 1,166.13 and 344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.66, 1,166.13 and 344.82 is: 517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.66 : 1,166.13 = 344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.66/1,166.13 = 344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.66x = 1,166.13 × 344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.66x = 402,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,104.95/777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.07

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