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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.19, 1,162.65 and 312.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.19, 1,162.65 and 312.85 is: 469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.19 : 1,162.65 = 312.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.19/1,162.65 = 312.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.19x = 1,162.65 × 312.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.19x = 363,735.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,735.05/775.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.22

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