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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.53, 1,163.26 and 467.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.53, 1,163.26 and 467.47 is: 700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.53 : 1,163.26 = 467.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.53/1,163.26 = 467.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.53x = 1,163.26 × 467.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.53x = 543,789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,789.15/776.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.28

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