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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.75, 1,158.44 and 463.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.75, 1,158.44 and 463.95 is: 696.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.75 : 1,158.44 = 463.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.75/1,158.44 = 463.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.75x = 1,158.44 × 463.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.75x = 537,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,455.92/771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.41

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