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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.67, 1,158.97 and 464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.67, 1,158.97 and 464.62 is: 696.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.67 : 1,158.97 = 464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.67/1,158.97 = 464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.67x = 1,158.97 × 464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.67x = 538,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,480.64/772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.91

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