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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.37, 1,164.26 and 313.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.37, 1,164.26 and 313.99 is: 470.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.37 : 1,164.26 = 313.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.37/1,164.26 = 313.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.37x = 1,164.26 × 313.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.37x = 365,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,566.00/776.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.87

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