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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.88, 1,158.73 and 310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.88, 1,158.73 and 310.30 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 1,158.73 = 310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/1,158.73 = 310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 1,158.73 × 310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 359,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,550.25/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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