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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.38, 1,166.16 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.38, 1,166.16 and 315.06 is: 472.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.38 : 1,166.16 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.38/1,166.16 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.38x = 1,166.16 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.38x = 367,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,410.37/777.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.63

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