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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.40, 1,162.33 and 313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.40, 1,162.33 and 313.10 is: 469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.40 : 1,162.33 = 313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.40/1,162.33 = 313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.40x = 1,162.33 × 313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.40x = 363,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,925.52/775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.34

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