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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.99, 1,160.52 and 465.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.99, 1,160.52 and 465.43 is: 698.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.99 : 1,160.52 = 465.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.99/1,160.52 = 465.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.99x = 1,160.52 × 465.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.99x = 540,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,140.82/772.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.77

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