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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.93, 1,155.93 and 462.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.93, 1,155.93 and 462.59 is: 693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.93 : 1,155.93 = 462.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.93/1,155.93 = 462.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.93x = 1,155.93 × 462.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.93x = 534,715.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,715.88/770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.60

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