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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,160.23 and 311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,160.23 and 311.56 is: 467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,160.23 = 311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,160.23 = 311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,160.23 × 311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 361,481.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,481.26/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.08

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