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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.75, 1,166.63 and 200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.75, 1,166.63 and 200.63 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.75 : 1,166.63 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.75/1,166.63 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.75x = 1,166.63 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.75x = 234,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,054.14/777.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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