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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.86, 1,156.20 and 308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.86, 1,156.20 and 308.62 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.86 : 1,156.20 = 308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.86/1,156.20 = 308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.86x = 1,156.20 × 308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.86x = 356,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,826.44/770.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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