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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.28, 1,157.74 and 464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.28, 1,157.74 and 464.28 is: 696.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.28 : 1,157.74 = 464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.28/1,157.74 = 464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.28x = 1,157.74 × 464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.28x = 537,519.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,519.15/772.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.01

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