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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.86, 1,156.94 and 309.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.86, 1,156.94 and 309.51 is: 463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.86 : 1,156.94 = 309.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.86/1,156.94 = 309.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.86x = 1,156.94 × 309.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.86x = 358,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,078.71/771.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.92

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