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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.74, 1,156.13 and 308.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.74, 1,156.13 and 308.77 is: 463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.74 : 1,156.13 = 308.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.74/1,156.13 = 308.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.74x = 1,156.13 × 308.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.74x = 356,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,970.94/770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.16

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