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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.09, 1,158.41 and 483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.09, 1,158.41 and 483.92 is: 725.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.09 : 1,158.41 = 483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.09/1,158.41 = 483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.09x = 1,158.41 × 483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.09x = 560,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,575.35/773.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.11

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