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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.81, 1,156.69 and 463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.81, 1,156.69 and 463.80 is: 695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.81 : 1,156.69 = 463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.81/1,156.69 = 463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.81x = 1,156.69 × 463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.81x = 536,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,472.82/771.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.08

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