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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.31, 1,160.02 and 311.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.31, 1,160.02 and 311.09 is: 466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.31 : 1,160.02 = 311.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.31/1,160.02 = 311.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.31x = 1,160.02 × 311.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.31x = 360,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,871.08/773.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.66

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