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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.26, 1,153.97 and 469.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.26, 1,153.97 and 469.61 is: 702.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.26 : 1,153.97 = 469.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.26/1,153.97 = 469.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.26x = 1,153.97 × 469.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.26x = 541,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,907.73/771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.63

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