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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766, 1,149.16 and 310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766, 1,149.16 and 310 is: 465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766 : 1,149.16 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766/1,149.16 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766x = 1,149.16 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766x = 356,239.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,239.60/766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.06

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