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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.86, 1,166.87 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.86, 1,166.87 and 200.74 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.86 : 1,166.87 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.86/1,166.87 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.86x = 1,166.87 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.86x = 234,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,237.48/777.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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