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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.13, 1,158.66 and 309.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.13, 1,158.66 and 309.85 is: 464.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.13 : 1,158.66 = 309.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.13/1,158.66 = 309.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.13x = 1,158.66 × 309.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.13x = 359,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,007.90/772.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.96

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