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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.04, 1,157.98 and 309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.04, 1,157.98 and 309.70 is: 464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.04 : 1,157.98 = 309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.04/1,157.98 = 309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.04x = 1,157.98 × 309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.04x = 358,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,626.41/772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.52

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