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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.93, 1,156.80 and 463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.93, 1,156.80 and 463.40 is: 695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.93 : 1,156.80 = 463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.93/1,156.80 = 463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.93x = 1,156.80 × 463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.93x = 536,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,061.12/770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.34

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