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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.98, 1,164.80 and 315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.98, 1,164.80 and 315.10 is: 472.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.98 : 1,164.80 = 315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.98/1,164.80 = 315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.98x = 1,164.80 × 315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.98x = 367,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,028.48/776.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.38

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