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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.12, 1,166.04 and 469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.12, 1,166.04 and 469.14 is: 703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.12 : 1,166.04 = 469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.12/1,166.04 = 469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.12x = 1,166.04 × 469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.12x = 547,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,036.01/777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.93

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