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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.28, 1,161.28 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.28, 1,161.28 and 312.04 is: 468.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.28 : 1,161.28 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.28/1,161.28 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.28x = 1,161.28 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.28x = 362,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,365.81/774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.00

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