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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.24, 1,161.14 and 466.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.24, 1,161.14 and 466.47 is: 698.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.24 : 1,161.14 = 466.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.24/1,161.14 = 466.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.24x = 1,161.14 × 466.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.24x = 541,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,634.64/775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.67

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