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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.12, 1,160.89 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.12, 1,160.89 and 311.74 is: 467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.12 : 1,160.89 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.12/1,160.89 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.12x = 1,160.89 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.12x = 361,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,895.85/774.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.49

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