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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.54, 1,156.74 and 463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.54, 1,156.74 and 463.96 is: 694.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.54 : 1,156.74 = 463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.54/1,156.74 = 463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.54x = 1,156.74 × 463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.54x = 536,680.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,680.80/772.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.70

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