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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.55, 1,161.23 and 466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.55, 1,161.23 and 466.97 is: 699.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.55 : 1,161.23 = 466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.55/1,161.23 = 466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.55x = 1,161.23 × 466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.55x = 542,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,251.43/775.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.19

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