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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.84, 1,160.34 and 484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.84, 1,160.34 and 484.48 is: 727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.84 : 1,160.34 = 484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.84/1,160.34 = 484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.84x = 1,160.34 × 484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.84x = 562,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,161.52/772.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.40

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