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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.39, 1,157.51 and 309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.39, 1,157.51 and 309.39 is: 464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.39 : 1,157.51 = 309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.39/1,157.51 = 309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.39x = 1,157.51 × 309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.39x = 358,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,120.47/771.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.25

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