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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.84, 1,166.28 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.84, 1,166.28 and 308.75 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.84 : 1,166.28 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.84/1,166.28 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.84x = 1,166.28 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.84x = 360,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,088.95/777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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