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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.21, 1,159.58 and 482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.21, 1,159.58 and 482.49 is: 723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.21 : 1,159.58 = 482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.21/1,159.58 = 482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.21x = 1,159.58 × 482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.21x = 559,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,486.96/773.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.59

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