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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.66, 1,166.36 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.66, 1,166.36 and 315.06 is: 472.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.66 : 1,166.36 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.66/1,166.36 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.66x = 1,166.36 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.66x = 367,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,471.81/777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.54

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