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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.78, 1,158.50 and 309.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.78, 1,158.50 and 309.88 is: 465.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.78 : 1,158.50 = 309.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.78/1,158.50 = 309.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.78x = 1,158.50 × 309.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.78x = 358,991.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,991.69/771.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.15

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