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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.74, 1,161.83 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.74, 1,161.83 and 312.36 is: 468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.74 : 1,161.83 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.74/1,161.83 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.74x = 1,161.83 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.74x = 362,907.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,907.66/774.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.43

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