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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.70, 1,162.14 and 466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.70, 1,162.14 and 466.14 is: 700.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.70 : 1,162.14 = 466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.70/1,162.14 = 466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.70x = 1,162.14 × 466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.70x = 541,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,719.94/773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.17

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