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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.89, 1,166.88 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.89, 1,166.88 and 315.66 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.89 : 1,166.88 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.89/1,166.88 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.89x = 1,166.88 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.89x = 368,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,337.34/777.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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