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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.30, 1,165.95 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.30, 1,165.95 and 468.72 is: 703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.30 : 1,165.95 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.30/1,165.95 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.30x = 1,165.95 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.30x = 546,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,504.08/776.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.99

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