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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.28, 1,159.24 and 465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.28, 1,159.24 and 465.28 is: 697.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.28 : 1,159.24 = 465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.28/1,159.24 = 465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.28x = 1,159.24 × 465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.28x = 539,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,371.19/773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.51

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