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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.71, 1,162.15 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.71, 1,162.15 and 312.46 is: 468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.71 : 1,162.15 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.71/1,162.15 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.71x = 1,162.15 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.71x = 363,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,121.70/774.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.72

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