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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.88, 1,160.55 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.88, 1,160.55 and 311.64 is: 467.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.88 : 1,160.55 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.88/1,160.55 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.88x = 1,160.55 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.88x = 361,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,673.80/773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.35

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