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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.47, 1,161.99 and 466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.47, 1,161.99 and 466.59 is: 699.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.47 : 1,161.99 = 466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.47/1,161.99 = 466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.47x = 1,161.99 × 466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.47x = 542,172.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,172.91/775.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.15

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