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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.15, 1,162.90 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.15, 1,162.90 and 312.93 is: 469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.15 : 1,162.90 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.15/1,162.90 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.15x = 1,162.90 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.15x = 363,906.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,906.30/775.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.47

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