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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.62, 1,155.24 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.62, 1,155.24 and 308.32 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.62 : 1,155.24 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.62/1,155.24 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.62x = 1,155.24 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.62x = 356,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,183.60/770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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