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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.19, 1,163.18 and 463.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.19, 1,163.18 and 463.97 is: 695.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.19 : 1,163.18 = 463.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.19/1,163.18 = 463.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.19x = 1,163.18 × 463.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.19x = 539,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,674.81/776.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.29

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