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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.61, 1,165.11 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.61, 1,165.11 and 314.40 is: 471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.61 : 1,165.11 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.61/1,165.11 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.61x = 1,165.11 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.61x = 366,310.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,310.58/776.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.68

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