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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.12, 1,166.14 and 314.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.12, 1,166.14 and 314.94 is: 472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.12 : 1,166.14 = 314.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.12/1,166.14 = 314.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.12x = 1,166.14 × 314.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.12x = 367,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,264.13/777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.60

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