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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.61, 1,159.22 and 464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.61, 1,159.22 and 464.69 is: 697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.61 : 1,159.22 = 464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.61/1,159.22 = 464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.61x = 1,159.22 × 464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.61x = 538,669.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,669.82/772.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.21

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