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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.94, 1,167.06 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.94, 1,167.06 and 257.78 is: 386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.94 : 1,167.06 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.94/1,167.06 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.94x = 1,167.06 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.94x = 300,844.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,844.73/777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.72

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