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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.36, 1,155.55 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.36, 1,155.55 and 308.18 is: 462.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.36 : 1,155.55 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.36/1,155.55 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.36x = 1,155.55 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.36x = 356,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,112.97/770.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.27

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