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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.48, 1,159.11 and 310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.48, 1,159.11 and 310.97 is: 466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.48 : 1,159.11 = 310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.48/1,159.11 = 310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.48x = 1,159.11 × 310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.48x = 360,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,448.44/773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.01

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