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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.56, 1,160.39 and 465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.56, 1,160.39 and 465.28 is: 697.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.56 : 1,160.39 = 465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.56/1,160.39 = 465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.56x = 1,160.39 × 465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.56x = 539,904.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,904.52/774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.04

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