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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.08, 1,164.36 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.08, 1,164.36 and 468.04 is: 702.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.08 : 1,164.36 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.08/1,164.36 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.08x = 1,164.36 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.08x = 544,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,967.05/776.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.20

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