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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.71, 1,160.20 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.71, 1,160.20 and 311.10 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.71 : 1,160.20 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.71/1,160.20 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.71x = 1,160.20 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.71x = 360,938.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,938.22/773.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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