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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.97, 1,158.96 and 310.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.97, 1,158.96 and 310.65 is: 465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.97 : 1,158.96 = 310.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.97/1,158.96 = 310.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.97x = 1,158.96 × 310.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.97x = 360,030.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,030.92/772.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.78

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