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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,165.19 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,165.19 and 314.64 is: 472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,165.19 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,165.19 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,165.19 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 366,613.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,613.81/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.12

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