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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.78, 1,166.67 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.78, 1,166.67 and 344.64 is: 516.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.78 : 1,166.67 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.78/1,166.67 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.78x = 1,166.67 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.78x = 402,081.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,081.15/777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.96

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