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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.90, 1,163.71 and 469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.90, 1,163.71 and 469.72 is: 704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.90 : 1,163.71 = 469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.90/1,163.71 = 469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.90x = 1,163.71 × 469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.90x = 546,617.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,617.86/775.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.50

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