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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.42, 1,166.62 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.42, 1,166.62 and 315.66 is: 473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.42 : 1,166.62 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.42/1,166.62 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.42x = 1,166.62 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.42x = 368,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,255.66/778.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.08

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