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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.80, 1,166.62 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.80, 1,166.62 and 315.82 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.80 : 1,166.62 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.80/1,166.62 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.80x = 1,166.62 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.80x = 368,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,441.93/777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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