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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.43, 1,161.94 and 466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.43, 1,161.94 and 466.50 is: 699.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.43 : 1,161.94 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.43/1,161.94 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.43x = 1,161.94 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.43x = 542,043.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,043.84/774.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.93

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