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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.61, 1,162.96 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.61, 1,162.96 and 313.01 is: 469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.61 : 1,162.96 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.61/1,162.96 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.61x = 1,162.96 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.61x = 364,018.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,018.11/775.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.33

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