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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.30, 1,055.58 and 481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.30, 1,055.58 and 481.80 is: 664.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.30 : 1,055.58 = 481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.30/1,055.58 = 481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.30x = 1,055.58 × 481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.30x = 508,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,578.44/765.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.55

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