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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.27, 1,164.24 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.27, 1,164.24 and 313.92 is: 470.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.27 : 1,164.24 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.27/1,164.24 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.27x = 1,164.24 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.27x = 365,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,478.22/776.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.81

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