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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.51, 1,159.23 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.51, 1,159.23 and 310.23 is: 465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.51 : 1,159.23 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.51/1,159.23 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.51x = 1,159.23 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.51x = 359,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,622.13/772.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.52

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