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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.10, 1,160.28 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.10, 1,160.28 and 311.16 is: 466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.10 : 1,160.28 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.10/1,160.28 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.10x = 1,160.28 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.10x = 361,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,032.72/773.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.99

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