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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.82, 1,166.07 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.82, 1,166.07 and 315.92 is: 473.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.82 : 1,166.07 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.82/1,166.07 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.82x = 1,166.07 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.82x = 368,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,384.83/777.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.61

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