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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.74, 1,166.51 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.74, 1,166.51 and 315.52 is: 473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.74 : 1,166.51 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.74/1,166.51 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.74x = 1,166.51 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.74x = 368,059.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,059.89/777.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.24

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