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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.88, 1,166.34 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.88, 1,166.34 and 315.28 is: 472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.88 : 1,166.34 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.88/1,166.34 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.88x = 1,166.34 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.88x = 367,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,717.84/777.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.72

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