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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.79, 1,162.13 and 467.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.79, 1,162.13 and 467.47 is: 700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.79 : 1,162.13 = 467.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.79/1,162.13 = 467.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.79x = 1,162.13 × 467.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.79x = 543,260.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,260.91/775.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.27

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