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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.72, 1,159.03 and 480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.72, 1,159.03 and 480.52 is: 719.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.72 : 1,159.03 = 480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.72/1,159.03 = 480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.72x = 1,159.03 × 480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.72x = 556,937.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,937.10/773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.82

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