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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.71, 1,156.04 and 308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.71, 1,156.04 and 308.36 is: 462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.71 : 1,156.04 = 308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.71/1,156.04 = 308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.71x = 1,156.04 × 308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.71x = 356,474.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,474.95/770.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.53

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