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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.28, 1,158.28 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.28, 1,158.28 and 310.04 is: 465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.28 : 1,158.28 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.28/1,158.28 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.28x = 1,158.28 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.28x = 359,113.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,113.13/772.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.00

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