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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.65, 1,155.94 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.65, 1,155.94 and 308.63 is: 462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.65 : 1,155.94 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.65/1,155.94 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.65x = 1,155.94 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.65x = 356,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,759.88/770.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.94

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