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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.24, 1,156.96 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.24, 1,156.96 and 309.08 is: 463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.24 : 1,156.96 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.24/1,156.96 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.24x = 1,156.96 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.24x = 357,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,593.20/771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.66

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