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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.53, 1,159.25 and 310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.53, 1,159.25 and 310.24 is: 465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.53 : 1,159.25 = 310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.53/1,159.25 = 310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.53x = 1,159.25 × 310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.53x = 359,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,645.72/772.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.54

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