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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.69, 1,162.59 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.69, 1,162.59 and 312.60 is: 469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.69 : 1,162.59 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.69/1,162.59 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.69x = 1,162.59 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.69x = 363,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,425.63/774.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.12

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