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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.26, 1,164.66 and 313.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.26, 1,164.66 and 313.89 is: 470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.26 : 1,164.66 = 313.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.26/1,164.66 = 313.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.26x = 1,164.66 × 313.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.26x = 365,575.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,575.13/776.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.94

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