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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.81, 1,163.73 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.81, 1,163.73 and 313.50 is: 470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.81 : 1,163.73 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.81/1,163.73 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.81x = 1,163.73 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.81x = 364,834.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,834.89/775.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.26

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