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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.03, 1,158.06 and 479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.03, 1,158.06 and 479.66 is: 718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.03 : 1,158.06 = 479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.03/1,158.06 = 479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.03x = 1,158.06 × 479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.03x = 555,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,475.06/773.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.57

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