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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.50, 1,163.41 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.50, 1,163.41 and 313.27 is: 469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.50 : 1,163.41 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.50/1,163.41 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.50x = 1,163.41 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.50x = 364,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,461.45/775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.97

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