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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.19, 1,158.62 and 464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.19, 1,158.62 and 464.45 is: 695.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.19 : 1,158.62 = 464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.19/1,158.62 = 464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.19x = 1,158.62 × 464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.19x = 538,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,112.94/773.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.96

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