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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.94, 1,161.93 and 466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.94, 1,161.93 and 466.60 is: 699.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.94 : 1,161.93 = 466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.94/1,161.93 = 466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.94x = 1,161.93 × 466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.94x = 542,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,156.54/774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.61

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