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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.73, 1,159.48 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.73, 1,159.48 and 310.83 is: 466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.73 : 1,159.48 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.73/1,159.48 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.73x = 1,159.48 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.73x = 360,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,401.17/772.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.40

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