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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.04, 1,160.28 and 485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.04, 1,160.28 and 485.68 is: 728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.04 : 1,160.28 = 485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.04/1,160.28 = 485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.04x = 1,160.28 × 485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.04x = 563,524.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,524.79/774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.03

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