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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.59, 1,166.97 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.59, 1,166.97 and 315.75 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.59 : 1,166.97 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.59/1,166.97 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.59x = 1,166.97 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.59x = 368,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,470.78/778.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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