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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.48, 1,160.04 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.48, 1,160.04 and 484.50 is: 725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.48 : 1,160.04 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.48/1,160.04 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.48x = 1,160.04 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.48x = 562,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,039.38/774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.70

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