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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.49, 1,158.64 and 310.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.49, 1,158.64 and 310.25 is: 465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.49 : 1,158.64 = 310.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.49/1,158.64 = 310.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.49x = 1,158.64 × 310.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.49x = 359,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,461.49/772.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.33

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