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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.13, 1,162.35 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.13, 1,162.35 and 467.34 is: 701.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.13 : 1,162.35 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.13/1,162.35 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.13x = 1,162.35 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.13x = 543,212.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,212.65/774.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.71

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