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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.26, 1,155.46 and 470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.26, 1,155.46 and 470.61 is: 704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.26 : 1,155.46 = 470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.26/1,155.46 = 470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.26x = 1,155.46 × 470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.26x = 543,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,771.03/772.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.13

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