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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.14, 1,166.55 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.14, 1,166.55 and 315.24 is: 473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.14 : 1,166.55 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.14/1,166.55 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.14x = 1,166.55 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.14x = 367,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,743.22/777.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.20

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