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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.22, 1,159.61 and 310.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.22, 1,159.61 and 310.85 is: 466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.22 : 1,159.61 = 310.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.22/1,159.61 = 310.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.22x = 1,159.61 × 310.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.22x = 360,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,457.42/773.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.18

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