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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.19, 1,163 and 312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.19, 1,163 and 312.73 is: 469.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.19 : 1,163 = 312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.19/1,163 = 312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.19x = 1,163 × 312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.19x = 363,699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,699.18/775.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.18

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