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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.82, 1,148.80 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.82, 1,148.80 and 466.16 is: 697.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.82 : 1,148.80 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.82/1,148.80 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.82x = 1,148.80 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.82x = 535,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,524.61/767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.46

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