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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.78, 1,163.06 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.78, 1,163.06 and 313.47 is: 469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.78 : 1,163.06 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.78/1,163.06 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.78x = 1,163.06 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.78x = 364,584.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,584.03/775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.96

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