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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.75, 1,155.81 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.75, 1,155.81 and 308.64 is: 462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.75 : 1,155.81 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.75/1,155.81 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.75x = 1,155.81 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.75x = 356,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,729.20/770.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.84

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