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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.71, 1,159.18 and 483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.71, 1,159.18 and 483.35 is: 726.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.71 : 1,159.18 = 483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.71/1,159.18 = 483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.71x = 1,159.18 × 483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.71x = 560,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,282.65/771.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.03

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