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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.79, 1,160.63 and 466.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.79, 1,160.63 and 466.47 is: 698.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.79 : 1,160.63 = 466.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.79/1,160.63 = 466.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.79x = 1,160.63 × 466.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.79x = 541,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,399.08/774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.77

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