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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.84, 1,156.53 and 482.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.84, 1,156.53 and 482.67 is: 723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.84 : 1,156.53 = 482.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.84/1,156.53 = 482.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.84x = 1,156.53 × 482.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.84x = 558,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,222.34/771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.24

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