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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.90, 1,166.68 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.90, 1,166.68 and 257.78 is: 386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.90 : 1,166.68 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.90/1,166.68 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.90x = 1,166.68 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.90x = 300,746.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,746.77/777.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.61

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