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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.52, 1,161.20 and 466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.52, 1,161.20 and 466.94 is: 699.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.52 : 1,161.20 = 466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.52/1,161.20 = 466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.52x = 1,161.20 × 466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.52x = 542,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,210.73/775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.16

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