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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.34, 1,162.59 and 485.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.34, 1,162.59 and 485.98 is: 729.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.34 : 1,162.59 = 485.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.34/1,162.59 = 485.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.34x = 1,162.59 × 485.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.34x = 564,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,995.49/774.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.65

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