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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.96, 1,166.13 and 316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.96, 1,166.13 and 316.06 is: 473.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.96 : 1,166.13 = 316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.96/1,166.13 = 316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.96x = 1,166.13 × 316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.96x = 368,564.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,564.13/777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.76

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