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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.37, 1,161.26 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.37, 1,161.26 and 481.44 is: 721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.37 : 1,161.26 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.37/1,161.26 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.37x = 1,161.26 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.37x = 559,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,077.01/774.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.98

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