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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.34, 783.78 and 481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.34, 783.78 and 481.04 is: 721.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.34 : 783.78 = 481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.34/783.78 = 481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.34x = 783.78 × 481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.34x = 377,029.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,029.53/522.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.81

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