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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.63, 1,162.97 and 313.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.63, 1,162.97 and 313.03 is: 469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.63 : 1,162.97 = 313.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.63/1,162.97 = 313.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.63x = 1,162.97 × 313.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.63x = 364,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,037.12/775.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.35

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