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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.57, 1,167.90 and 465.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.57, 1,167.90 and 465.82 is: 699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.57 : 1,167.90 = 465.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.57/1,167.90 = 465.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.57x = 1,167.90 × 465.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.57x = 544,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,031.18/777.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.66

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