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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.78, 1,154.82 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.78, 1,154.82 and 463.86 is: 694.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.78 : 1,154.82 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.78/1,154.82 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.78x = 1,154.82 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.78x = 535,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,674.81/771.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.08

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