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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.82, 1,159.55 and 465.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.82, 1,159.55 and 465.33 is: 697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.82 : 1,159.55 = 465.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.82/1,159.55 = 465.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.82x = 1,159.55 × 465.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.82x = 539,571.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,571.07/773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.28

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