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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.62, 1,160.14 and 311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.62, 1,160.14 and 311.24 is: 466.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.62 : 1,160.14 = 311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.62/1,160.14 = 311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.62x = 1,160.14 × 311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.62x = 361,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,081.20/773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.74

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