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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.41, 1,166.33 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.41, 1,166.33 and 315.08 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.41 : 1,166.33 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.41/1,166.33 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.41x = 1,166.33 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.41x = 367,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,487.26/777.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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