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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.95, 1,159.02 and 464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.95, 1,159.02 and 464.95 is: 697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.95 : 1,159.02 = 464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.95/1,159.02 = 464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.95x = 1,159.02 × 464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.95x = 538,883.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,883.45/772.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.18

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