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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.26, 1,155.84 and 308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.26, 1,155.84 and 308.26 is: 462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.26 : 1,155.84 = 308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.26/1,155.84 = 308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.26x = 1,155.84 × 308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.26x = 356,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,299.24/770.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.57

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