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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.45, 1,166.31 and 315.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.45, 1,166.31 and 315.21 is: 472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.45 : 1,166.31 = 315.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.45/1,166.31 = 315.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.45x = 1,166.31 × 315.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.45x = 367,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,632.58/777.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.87

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