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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.37, 1,160.51 and 311.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.37, 1,160.51 and 311.19 is: 466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.37 : 1,160.51 = 311.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.37/1,160.51 = 311.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.37x = 1,160.51 × 311.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.37x = 361,137.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,137.55/773.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.97

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