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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.63, 1,165.53 and 467.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.63, 1,165.53 and 467.53 is: 701.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.63 : 1,165.53 = 467.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.63/1,165.53 = 467.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.63x = 1,165.53 × 467.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.63x = 544,920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,920.24/776.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.65

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