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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,155.66 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,155.66 and 463.32 is: 693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,155.66 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,155.66 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,155.66 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 535,440.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,440.39/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.40

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