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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.36, 1,163.08 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.36, 1,163.08 and 313.14 is: 469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.36 : 1,163.08 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.36/1,163.08 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.36x = 1,163.08 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.36x = 364,206.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,206.87/775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.73

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