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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.04, 1,158.48 and 309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.04, 1,158.48 and 309.80 is: 464.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.04 : 1,158.48 = 309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.04/1,158.48 = 309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.04x = 1,158.48 × 309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.04x = 358,891.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,891.31/772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.86

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