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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,158.30 and 484.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,158.30 and 484.02 is: 725.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,158.30 = 484.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,158.30 = 484.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,158.30 × 484.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 560,640.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,640.37/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.86

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