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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.99, 1,167.03 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.99, 1,167.03 and 200.87 is: 301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.99 : 1,167.03 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.99/1,167.03 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.99x = 1,167.03 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.99x = 234,420.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,420.31/777.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.32

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