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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.24, 1,156.60 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.24, 1,156.60 and 482.96 is: 723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.24 : 1,156.60 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.24/1,156.60 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.24x = 1,156.60 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.24x = 558,591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,591.54/772.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.34

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