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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.70, 1,165.10 and 314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.70, 1,165.10 and 314.47 is: 471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.70 : 1,165.10 = 314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.70/1,165.10 = 314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.70x = 1,165.10 × 314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.70x = 366,384.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,384.51/776.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.72

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