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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.14, 1,164.68 and 314.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.14, 1,164.68 and 314.37 is: 471.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.14 : 1,164.68 = 314.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.14/1,164.68 = 314.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.14x = 1,164.68 × 314.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.14x = 366,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,138.42/777.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.14

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