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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.10, 1,159.40 and 310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.10, 1,159.40 and 310.93 is: 466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.10 : 1,159.40 = 310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.10/1,159.40 = 310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.10x = 1,159.40 × 310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.10x = 360,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,490.12/773.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.29

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