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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.76, 1,159.20 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.76, 1,159.20 and 310.52 is: 465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.76 : 1,159.20 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.76/1,159.20 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.76x = 1,159.20 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.76x = 359,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,948.99/772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.80

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