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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.99, 1,163.97 and 468.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.99, 1,163.97 and 468.69 is: 702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.99 : 1,163.97 = 468.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.99/1,163.97 = 468.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.99x = 1,163.97 × 468.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.99x = 545,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,536.73/776.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.11

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