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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.37, 1,157.51 and 309.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.37, 1,157.51 and 309.19 is: 463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.37 : 1,157.51 = 309.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.37/1,157.51 = 309.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.37x = 1,157.51 × 309.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.37x = 357,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,890.52/771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.97

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