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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.72, 1,155.32 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.72, 1,155.32 and 308.22 is: 462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.72 : 1,155.32 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.72/1,155.32 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.72x = 1,155.32 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.72x = 356,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,092.73/770.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.03

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