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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.94, 1,167.18 and 257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.94, 1,167.18 and 257.92 is: 386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.94 : 1,167.18 = 257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.94/1,167.18 = 257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.94x = 1,167.18 × 257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.94x = 301,039.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,039.07/777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.97

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