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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.80, 1,162.95 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.80, 1,162.95 and 313.47 is: 469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.80 : 1,162.95 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.80/1,162.95 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.80x = 1,162.95 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.80x = 364,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,549.94/775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.90

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