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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.25, 1,156.62 and 308.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.25, 1,156.62 and 308.89 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.25 : 1,156.62 = 308.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.25/1,156.62 = 308.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.25x = 1,156.62 × 308.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.25x = 357,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,268.35/771.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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