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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.42, 1,163.43 and 467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.42, 1,163.43 and 467.50 is: 701.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.42 : 1,163.43 = 467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.42/1,163.43 = 467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.42x = 1,163.43 × 467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.42x = 543,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,903.53/775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.43

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