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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.76, 1,165.41 and 314.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.76, 1,165.41 and 314.39 is: 471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.76 : 1,165.41 = 314.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.76/1,165.41 = 314.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.76x = 1,165.41 × 314.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.76x = 366,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,387.42/776.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.69

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