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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.27, 1,166.31 and 315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.27, 1,166.31 and 315.39 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.27 : 1,166.31 = 315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.27/1,166.31 = 315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.27x = 1,166.31 × 315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.27x = 367,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,842.51/777.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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