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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.06, 1,159.72 and 466.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.06, 1,159.72 and 466.05 is: 698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.06 : 1,159.72 = 466.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.06/1,159.72 = 466.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.06x = 1,159.72 × 466.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.06x = 540,490.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,490.69/774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.26

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