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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.74, 1,165.49 and 314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.74, 1,165.49 and 314.85 is: 472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.74 : 1,165.49 = 314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.74/1,165.49 = 314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.74x = 1,165.49 × 314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.74x = 366,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,953.59/776.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.43

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