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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.90, 1,166.34 and 257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.90, 1,166.34 and 257.64 is: 386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.90 : 1,166.34 = 257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.90/1,166.34 = 257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.90x = 1,166.34 × 257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.90x = 300,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,495.84/777.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.29

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