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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.66, 1,157.58 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.66, 1,157.58 and 309.60 is: 464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.66 : 1,157.58 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.66/1,157.58 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.66x = 1,157.58 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.66x = 358,386.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,386.77/771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.44

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