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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.58, 1,162.04 and 485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.58, 1,162.04 and 485.22 is: 728.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.58 : 1,162.04 = 485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.58/1,162.04 = 485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.58x = 1,162.04 × 485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.58x = 563,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,842.62/773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.87

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