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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.73, 1,165.11 and 468.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.73, 1,165.11 and 468.73 is: 702.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.73 : 1,165.11 = 468.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.73/1,165.11 = 468.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.73x = 1,165.11 × 468.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.73x = 546,122.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,122.01/777.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.20

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