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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.89, 1,157.79 and 464.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.89, 1,157.79 and 464.57 is: 695.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.89 : 1,157.79 = 464.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.89/1,157.79 = 464.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.89x = 1,157.79 × 464.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.89x = 537,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,877.72/772.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.93

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