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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.49, 1,156.77 and 462.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.49, 1,156.77 and 462.93 is: 695.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.49 : 1,156.77 = 462.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.49/1,156.77 = 462.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.49x = 1,156.77 × 462.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.49x = 535,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,503.54/770.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.02

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