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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771, 1,156.38 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771, 1,156.38 and 308.66 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771 : 1,156.38 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771/1,156.38 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771x = 1,156.38 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771x = 356,922.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,922.47/771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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