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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.17, 1,165.02 and 314.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.17, 1,165.02 and 314.87 is: 472.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.17 : 1,165.02 = 314.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.17/1,165.02 = 314.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.17x = 1,165.02 × 314.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.17x = 366,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,824.02/777.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.00

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