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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.69, 1,166.58 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.69, 1,166.58 and 344.88 is: 517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.69 : 1,166.58 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.69/1,166.58 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.69x = 1,166.58 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.69x = 402,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,330.11/777.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.34

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