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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,163.36 and 467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,163.36 and 467.60 is: 701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,163.36 = 467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,163.36 = 467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,163.36 × 467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 543,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,987.14/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.52

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