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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.04, 1,160.46 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.04, 1,160.46 and 466.44 is: 698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.04 : 1,160.46 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.04/1,160.46 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.04x = 1,160.46 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.04x = 541,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,284.96/775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.40

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