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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.87, 1,166.67 and 257.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.87, 1,166.67 and 257.79 is: 386.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.87 : 1,166.67 = 257.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.87/1,166.67 = 257.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.87x = 1,166.67 × 257.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.87x = 300,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,755.86/777.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.64

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