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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.24, 1,160.26 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.24, 1,160.26 and 311.07 is: 466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.24 : 1,160.26 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.24/1,160.26 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.24x = 1,160.26 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.24x = 360,917.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,917.05/773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.76

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