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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.62, 1,156.74 and 309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.62, 1,156.74 and 309.32 is: 463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.62 : 1,156.74 = 309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.62/1,156.74 = 309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.62x = 1,156.74 × 309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.62x = 357,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,802.82/771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.70

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