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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.33, 1,159.70 and 311.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.33, 1,159.70 and 311.01 is: 466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.33 : 1,159.70 = 311.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.33/1,159.70 = 311.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.33x = 1,159.70 × 311.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.33x = 360,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,676.74/773.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.40

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