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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.29, 1,164.76 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.29, 1,164.76 and 468.80 is: 702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.29 : 1,164.76 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.29/1,164.76 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.29x = 1,164.76 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.29x = 546,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,032.49/777.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.49

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