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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.50, 1,164.44 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.50, 1,164.44 and 314.12 is: 471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.50 : 1,164.44 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.50/1,164.44 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.50x = 1,164.44 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.50x = 365,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,773.89/776.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.05

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