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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.65, 1,157.82 and 464.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.65, 1,157.82 and 464.17 is: 695.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.65 : 1,157.82 = 464.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.65/1,157.82 = 464.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.65x = 1,157.82 × 464.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.65x = 537,425.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,425.31/772.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.56

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