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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.29, 1,166.22 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.29, 1,166.22 and 469.35 is: 704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.29 : 1,166.22 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.29/1,166.22 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.29x = 1,166.22 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.29x = 547,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,365.36/777.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.20

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