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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.61, 1,155.92 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.61, 1,155.92 and 308.43 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.61 : 1,155.92 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.61/1,155.92 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.61x = 1,155.92 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.61x = 356,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,517.52/770.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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