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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.54, 1,157.06 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.54, 1,157.06 and 309.20 is: 463.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.54 : 1,157.06 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.54/1,157.06 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.54x = 1,157.06 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.54x = 357,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,755.62/771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.69

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