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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.95, 1,164.06 and 313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.95, 1,164.06 and 313.71 is: 470.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.95 : 1,164.06 = 313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.95/1,164.06 = 313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.95x = 1,164.06 × 313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.95x = 365,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,177.26/775.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.62

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