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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.16, 1,154.88 and 481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.16, 1,154.88 and 481.32 is: 721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.16 : 1,154.88 = 481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.16/1,154.88 = 481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.16x = 1,154.88 × 481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.16x = 555,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,866.84/770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.76

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