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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.36, 1,160.02 and 311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.36, 1,160.02 and 311.26 is: 466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.36 : 1,160.02 = 311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.36/1,160.02 = 311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.36x = 1,160.02 × 311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.36x = 361,067.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,067.83/773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.88

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