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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.13, 1,159.32 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.13, 1,159.32 and 310.83 is: 466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.13 : 1,159.32 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.13/1,159.32 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.13x = 1,159.32 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.13x = 360,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,351.44/773.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.09

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