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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.99, 1,162.02 and 466.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.99, 1,162.02 and 466.43 is: 700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.99 : 1,162.02 = 466.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.99/1,162.02 = 466.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.99x = 1,162.02 × 466.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.99x = 542,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,000.99/773.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.27

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