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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.58, 1,159.56 and 464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.58, 1,159.56 and 464.88 is: 696.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.58 : 1,159.56 = 464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.58/1,159.56 = 464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.58x = 1,159.56 × 464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.58x = 539,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,056.25/773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.83

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