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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.76, 1,154.88 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.76, 1,154.88 and 481.68 is: 721.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.76 : 1,154.88 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.76/1,154.88 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.76x = 1,154.88 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.76x = 556,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,282.60/770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.73

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