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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,163.38 and 312.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,163.38 and 312.98 is: 469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,163.38 = 312.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,163.38 = 312.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,163.38 × 312.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 364,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,107.29/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.55

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