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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,153.86 and 462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,153.86 and 462.18 is: 692.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,153.86 = 462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,153.86 = 462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,153.86 × 462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 533,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,291.01/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.55

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