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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.84, 1,153.58 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.84, 1,153.58 and 313.16 is: 469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.84 : 1,153.58 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.84/1,153.58 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.84x = 1,153.58 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.84x = 361,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,255.11/768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.87

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