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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.04, 1,158.78 and 484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.04, 1,158.78 and 484.68 is: 726.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.04 : 1,158.78 = 484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.04/1,158.78 = 484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.04x = 1,158.78 × 484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.04x = 561,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,637.49/773.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.53

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