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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.90, 1,159.08 and 479.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.90, 1,159.08 and 479.95 is: 719.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.90 : 1,159.08 = 479.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.90/1,159.08 = 479.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.90x = 1,159.08 × 479.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.90x = 556,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,295.75/772.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.75

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