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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.53, 1,158.38 and 479.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.53, 1,158.38 and 479.31 is: 718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.53 : 1,158.38 = 479.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.53/1,158.38 = 479.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.53x = 1,158.38 × 479.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.53x = 555,223.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,223.12/772.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.71

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