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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.88, 1,164.29 and 313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.88, 1,164.29 and 313.61 is: 470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.88 : 1,164.29 = 313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.88/1,164.29 = 313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.88x = 1,164.29 × 313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.88x = 365,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,125.60/775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.60

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