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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.63, 1,157.91 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.63, 1,157.91 and 309.36 is: 464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.63 : 1,157.91 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.63/1,157.91 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.63x = 1,157.91 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.63x = 358,205.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,205.25/771.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.22

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