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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.05, 1,166.06 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.05, 1,166.06 and 315.28 is: 472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.05 : 1,166.06 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.05/1,166.06 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.05x = 1,166.06 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.05x = 367,639.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,639.33/778.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.52

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