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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.97, 1,164.91 and 314.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.97, 1,164.91 and 314.61 is: 471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.97 : 1,164.91 = 314.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.97/1,164.91 = 314.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.97x = 1,164.91 × 314.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.97x = 366,490.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,490.76/776.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.69

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