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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.80, 1,166.76 and 257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.80, 1,166.76 and 257.64 is: 386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.80 : 1,166.76 = 257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.80/1,166.76 = 257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.80x = 1,166.76 × 257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.80x = 300,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,604.05/777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.48

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