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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.02, 1,160.62 and 311.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.02, 1,160.62 and 311.42 is: 466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.02 : 1,160.62 = 311.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.02/1,160.62 = 311.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.02x = 1,160.62 × 311.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.02x = 361,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,440.28/774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.97

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