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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.44, 1,159.26 and 484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.44, 1,159.26 and 484.52 is: 725.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.44 : 1,159.26 = 484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.44/1,159.26 = 484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.44x = 1,159.26 × 484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.44x = 561,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,684.66/774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.28

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