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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.03, 1,156.52 and 462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.03, 1,156.52 and 462.96 is: 693.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.03 : 1,156.52 = 462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.03/1,156.52 = 462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.03x = 1,156.52 × 462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.03x = 535,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,422.50/772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.53

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