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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.24, 1,166.24 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.24, 1,166.24 and 315.35 is: 473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.24 : 1,166.24 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.24/1,166.24 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.24x = 1,166.24 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.24x = 367,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,766.38/777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.17

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