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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.25, 1,161.82 and 312.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.25, 1,161.82 and 312.07 is: 468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.25 : 1,161.82 = 312.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.25/1,161.82 = 312.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.25x = 1,161.82 × 312.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.25x = 362,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,563.36/774.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.28

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