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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.63, 1,161.02 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.63, 1,161.02 and 481.56 is: 722.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.63 : 1,161.02 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.63/1,161.02 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.63x = 1,161.02 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.63x = 559,098.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,098.60/773.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.69

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