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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.97, 1,159.74 and 465.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.97, 1,159.74 and 465.09 is: 696.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.97 : 1,159.74 = 465.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.97/1,159.74 = 465.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.97x = 1,159.74 × 465.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.97x = 539,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,383.48/773.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.90

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