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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.66, 1,158.93 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.66, 1,158.93 and 310.64 is: 465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.66 : 1,158.93 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.66/1,158.93 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.66x = 1,158.93 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.66x = 360,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,010.02/772.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.94

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