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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.90, 1,159.35 and 310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.90, 1,159.35 and 310.90 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.90 : 1,159.35 = 310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.90/1,159.35 = 310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.90x = 1,159.35 × 310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.90x = 360,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,441.92/772.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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