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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.83, 1,165.25 and 314.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.83, 1,165.25 and 314.29 is: 471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.83 : 1,165.25 = 314.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.83/1,165.25 = 314.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.83x = 1,165.25 × 314.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.83x = 366,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,226.31/776.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.44

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