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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.77, 1,161.27 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.77, 1,161.27 and 312.26 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.77 : 1,161.27 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.77/1,161.27 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.77x = 1,161.27 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.77x = 362,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,612.36/774.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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