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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.24, 1,166.67 and 469.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.24, 1,166.67 and 469.85 is: 705.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.24 : 1,166.67 = 469.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.24/1,166.67 = 469.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.24x = 1,166.67 × 469.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.24x = 548,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,159.90/777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.26

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