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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.38, 1,162.04 and 312.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.38, 1,162.04 and 312.11 is: 468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.38 : 1,162.04 = 312.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.38/1,162.04 = 312.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.38x = 1,162.04 × 312.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.38x = 362,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,676.93/774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.35

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