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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.70, 1,160.64 and 465.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.70, 1,160.64 and 465.14 is: 698.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.70 : 1,160.64 = 465.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.70/1,160.64 = 465.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.70x = 1,160.64 × 465.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.70x = 539,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,860.09/772.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.67

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