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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.99, 1,162.47 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.99, 1,162.47 and 312.53 is: 468.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.99 : 1,162.47 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.99/1,162.47 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.99x = 1,162.47 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.99x = 363,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,300.94/774.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.78

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