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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.68, 1,166.82 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.68, 1,166.82 and 469.76 is: 704.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.68 : 1,166.82 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.68/1,166.82 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.68x = 1,166.82 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.68x = 548,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,125.36/777.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.82

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