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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,162.22 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,162.22 and 468.72 is: 703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,162.22 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,162.22 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,162.22 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 544,753.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,753.41/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.00

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