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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.41, 1,161.33 and 481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.41, 1,161.33 and 481.46 is: 722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.41 : 1,161.33 = 481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.41/1,161.33 = 481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.41x = 1,161.33 × 481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.41x = 559,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,128.14/774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.01

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