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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.75, 1,164.93 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.75, 1,164.93 and 314.40 is: 471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.75 : 1,164.93 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.75/1,164.93 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.75x = 1,164.93 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.75x = 366,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,249.62/776.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.51

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