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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.06, 1,162.13 and 305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.06, 1,162.13 and 305.98 is: 458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.06 : 1,162.13 = 305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.06/1,162.13 = 305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.06x = 1,162.13 × 305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.06x = 355,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,584.10/775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.78

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