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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.47, 1,158.03 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.47, 1,158.03 and 310.23 is: 465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.47 : 1,158.03 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.47/1,158.03 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.47x = 1,158.03 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.47x = 359,255.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,255.65/772.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.07

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