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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.67, 1,156.28 and 481.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.67, 1,156.28 and 481.77 is: 722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.67 : 1,156.28 = 481.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.67/1,156.28 = 481.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.67x = 1,156.28 × 481.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.67x = 557,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,058.61/770.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.82

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