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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.75, 1,163.67 and 313.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.75, 1,163.67 and 313.78 is: 470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.75 : 1,163.67 = 313.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.75/1,163.67 = 313.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.75x = 1,163.67 × 313.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.75x = 365,136.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,136.37/775.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.69

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