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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.92, 1,166.13 and 315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.92, 1,166.13 and 315.63 is: 473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.92 : 1,166.13 = 315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.92/1,166.13 = 315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.92x = 1,166.13 × 315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.92x = 368,065.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,065.61/777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.14

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