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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.11, 1,159.76 and 461.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.11, 1,159.76 and 461.61 is: 690.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.11 : 1,159.76 = 461.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.11/1,159.76 = 461.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.11x = 1,159.76 × 461.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.11x = 535,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,359.71/775.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.69

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