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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.79, 1,159.14 and 465.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.79, 1,159.14 and 465.47 is: 697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.79 : 1,159.14 = 465.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.79/1,159.14 = 465.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.79x = 1,159.14 × 465.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.79x = 539,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,542.57/773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.27

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