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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.67, 1,161.25 and 481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.67, 1,161.25 and 481.73 is: 723.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.67 : 1,161.25 = 481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.67/1,161.25 = 481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.67x = 1,161.25 × 481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.67x = 559,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,403.81/773.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.05

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