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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.44, 1,157.76 and 483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.44, 1,157.76 and 483.52 is: 723.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.44 : 1,157.76 = 483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.44/1,157.76 = 483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.44x = 1,157.76 × 483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.44x = 559,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,800.12/773.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.78

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