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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.86, 1,167.76 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.86, 1,167.76 and 310.02 is: 464.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.86 : 1,167.76 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.86/1,167.76 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.86x = 1,167.76 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.86x = 362,028.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,028.96/778.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.82

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