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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.47, 1,163.01 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.47, 1,163.01 and 313.13 is: 469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.47 : 1,163.01 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.47/1,163.01 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.47x = 1,163.01 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.47x = 364,167.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,167.51/775.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.61

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