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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.95, 1,156.11 and 308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.95, 1,156.11 and 308.95 is: 463.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.95 : 1,156.11 = 308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.95/1,156.11 = 308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.95x = 1,156.11 × 308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.95x = 357,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,176.14/770.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.29

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