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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.80, 1,158.78 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.80, 1,158.78 and 310.14 is: 465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.80 : 1,158.78 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.80/1,158.78 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.80x = 1,158.78 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.80x = 359,384.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,384.03/772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.04

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