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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.81, 1,166.61 and 230.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.81, 1,166.61 and 230.05 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.81 : 1,166.61 = 230.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.81/1,166.61 = 230.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.81x = 1,166.61 × 230.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.81x = 268,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,378.63/777.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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