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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.37, 1,156.01 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.37, 1,156.01 and 308.19 is: 462.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.37 : 1,156.01 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.37/1,156.01 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.37x = 1,156.01 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.37x = 356,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,269.18/770.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.47

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