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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.41, 1,163.33 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.41, 1,163.33 and 313.08 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.41 : 1,163.33 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.41/1,163.33 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.41x = 1,163.33 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.41x = 364,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,217.15/775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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