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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.77, 1,166.66 and 200.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.77, 1,166.66 and 200.65 is: 300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.77 : 1,166.66 = 200.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.77/1,166.66 = 200.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.77x = 1,166.66 × 200.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.77x = 234,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,090.33/777.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.98

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