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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.17, 1,166.13 and 315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.17, 1,166.13 and 315.27 is: 473.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.17 : 1,166.13 = 315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.17/1,166.13 = 315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.17x = 1,166.13 × 315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.17x = 367,645.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,645.81/777.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.06

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