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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.39, 1,160.04 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.39, 1,160.04 and 466.08 is: 698.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.39 : 1,160.04 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.39/1,160.04 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.39x = 1,160.04 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.39x = 540,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,671.44/774.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.19

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