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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.34, 1,158.96 and 310.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.34, 1,158.96 and 310.13 is: 465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.34 : 1,158.96 = 310.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.34/1,158.96 = 310.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.34x = 1,158.96 × 310.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.34x = 359,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,426.23/772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.38

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