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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.14, 1,165.92 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.14, 1,165.92 and 315.18 is: 472.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.14 : 1,165.92 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.14/1,165.92 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.14x = 1,165.92 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.14x = 367,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,474.67/777.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.86

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