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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.53, 1,157.31 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.53, 1,157.31 and 479.16 is: 717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.53 : 1,157.31 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.53/1,157.31 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.53x = 1,157.31 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.53x = 554,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,536.66/772.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.82

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