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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.14, 1,165.41 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.14, 1,165.41 and 314.80 is: 472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.14 : 1,165.41 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.14/1,165.41 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.14x = 1,165.41 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.14x = 366,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,871.07/777.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.08

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