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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.19, 1,162.73 and 312.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.19, 1,162.73 and 312.41 is: 468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.19 : 1,162.73 = 312.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.19/1,162.73 = 312.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.19x = 1,162.73 × 312.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.19x = 363,241.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,241.10/775.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.59

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