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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.04, 1,157.34 and 309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.04, 1,157.34 and 309.74 is: 464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.04 : 1,157.34 = 309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.04/1,157.34 = 309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.04x = 1,157.34 × 309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.04x = 358,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,474.49/772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.32

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