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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.26, 1,166.09 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.26, 1,166.09 and 471.08 is: 706.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.26 : 1,166.09 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.26/1,166.09 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.26x = 1,166.09 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.26x = 549,326.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,326.21/777.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.74

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