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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.36, 1,158.45 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.36, 1,158.45 and 310.12 is: 465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.36 : 1,158.45 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.36/1,158.45 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.36x = 1,158.45 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.36x = 359,258.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,258.51/772.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.14

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