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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.74, 1,166.66 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.74, 1,166.66 and 257.72 is: 386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.74 : 1,166.66 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.74/1,166.66 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.74x = 1,166.66 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.74x = 300,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,671.62/777.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.60

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