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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.78, 1,161.59 and 467.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.78, 1,161.59 and 467.19 is: 699.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.78 : 1,161.59 = 467.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.78/1,161.59 = 467.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.78x = 1,161.59 × 467.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.78x = 542,680.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,680.90/775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.53

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