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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.28, 1,164.28 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.28, 1,164.28 and 314.04 is: 471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.28 : 1,164.28 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.28/1,164.28 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.28x = 1,164.28 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.28x = 365,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,630.49/776.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.00

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