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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.87, 1,160.88 and 462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.87, 1,160.88 and 462.36 is: 691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.87 : 1,160.88 = 462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.87/1,160.88 = 462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.87x = 1,160.88 × 462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.87x = 536,744.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,744.48/775.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.80

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