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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.80, 1,166.46 and 257.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.80, 1,166.46 and 257.69 is: 386.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.80 : 1,166.46 = 257.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.80/1,166.46 = 257.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.80x = 1,166.46 × 257.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.80x = 300,579.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,579.25/777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.45

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