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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.48, 1,164.36 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.48, 1,164.36 and 314.24 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.48 : 1,164.36 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.48/1,164.36 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.48x = 1,164.36 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.48x = 365,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,888.49/776.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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