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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.65, 1,160.65 and 311.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.65, 1,160.65 and 311.43 is: 467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.65 : 1,160.65 = 311.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.65/1,160.65 = 311.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.65x = 1,160.65 × 311.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.65x = 361,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,462.46/773.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.22

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