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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.97, 1,161.24 and 466.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.97, 1,161.24 and 466.09 is: 698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.97 : 1,161.24 = 466.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.97/1,161.24 = 466.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.97x = 1,161.24 × 466.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.97x = 541,242.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,242.35/774.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.40

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