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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.06, 1,155.18 and 307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.06, 1,155.18 and 307.82 is: 461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.06 : 1,155.18 = 307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.06/1,155.18 = 307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.06x = 1,155.18 × 307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.06x = 355,587.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,587.51/770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.77

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