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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.74, 1,163.61 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.74, 1,163.61 and 469.56 is: 704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.74 : 1,163.61 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.74/1,163.61 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.74x = 1,163.61 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.74x = 546,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,384.71/775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.34

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