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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.46, 1,163.36 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.46, 1,163.36 and 313.26 is: 469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.46 : 1,163.36 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.46/1,163.36 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.46x = 1,163.36 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.46x = 364,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,434.15/775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.96

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