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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.73, 1,163.61 and 467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.73, 1,163.61 and 467.73 is: 700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.73 : 1,163.61 = 467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.73/1,163.61 = 467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.73x = 1,163.61 × 467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.73x = 544,255.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,255.31/776.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.70

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