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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.41, 1,164.83 and 314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.41, 1,164.83 and 314.08 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.41 : 1,164.83 = 314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.41/1,164.83 = 314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.41x = 1,164.83 × 314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.41x = 365,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,849.81/776.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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