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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.20, 1,161.78 and 485.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.20, 1,161.78 and 485.80 is: 729.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.20 : 1,161.78 = 485.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.20/1,161.78 = 485.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.20x = 1,161.78 × 485.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.20x = 564,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,392.72/774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.00

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