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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.56, 1,162.06 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.56, 1,162.06 and 306.15 is: 459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.56 : 1,162.06 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.56/1,162.06 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.56x = 1,162.06 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.56x = 355,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,767.80/774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.31

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