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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.26, 1,160.68 and 311.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.26, 1,160.68 and 311.95 is: 467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.26 : 1,160.68 = 311.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.26/1,160.68 = 311.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.26x = 1,160.68 × 311.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.26x = 362,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,075.38/774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.64

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