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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.53, 1,159.71 and 465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.53, 1,159.71 and 465.94 is: 697.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.53 : 1,159.71 = 465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.53/1,159.71 = 465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.53x = 1,159.71 × 465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.53x = 540,355.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,355.28/774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.66

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