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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.56, 1,166.22 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.56, 1,166.22 and 315.56 is: 473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.56 : 1,166.22 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.56/1,166.22 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.56x = 1,166.22 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.56x = 368,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,012.38/777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.29

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