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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.02, 1,159.50 and 465.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.02, 1,159.50 and 465.10 is: 697.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.02 : 1,159.50 = 465.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.02/1,159.50 = 465.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.02x = 1,159.50 × 465.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.02x = 539,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,283.45/773.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.63

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