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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.81, 1,166.61 and 315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.81, 1,166.61 and 315.84 is: 473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.81 : 1,166.61 = 315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.81/1,166.61 = 315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.81x = 1,166.61 × 315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.81x = 368,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,462.10/777.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.72

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