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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.42, 1,158.81 and 480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.42, 1,158.81 and 480.20 is: 719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.42 : 1,158.81 = 480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.42/1,158.81 = 480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.42x = 1,158.81 × 480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.42x = 556,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,462.74/773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.48

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