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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773, 1,159.50 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773, 1,159.50 and 317 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773 : 1,159.50 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773/1,159.50 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773x = 1,159.50 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773x = 367,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,561.50/773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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