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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.39, 1,157.18 and 482.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.39, 1,157.18 and 482.85 is: 724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.39 : 1,157.18 = 482.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.39/1,157.18 = 482.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.39x = 1,157.18 × 482.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.39x = 558,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,741.95/771.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.33

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