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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.26, 1,157.09 and 308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.26, 1,157.09 and 308.95 is: 463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.26 : 1,157.09 = 308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.26/1,157.09 = 308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.26x = 1,157.09 × 308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.26x = 357,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,478.52/771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.50

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