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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.49, 1,163.16 and 465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.49, 1,163.16 and 465.26 is: 697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.49 : 1,163.16 = 465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.49/1,163.16 = 465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.49x = 1,163.16 × 465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.49x = 541,166.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,166.01/775.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.84

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