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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.70, 1,166.60 and 315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.70, 1,166.60 and 315.47 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.70 : 1,166.60 = 315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.70/1,166.60 = 315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.70x = 1,166.60 × 315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.70x = 368,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,025.72/777.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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