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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.63, 1,161.68 and 486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.63, 1,161.68 and 486.27 is: 729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.63 : 1,161.68 = 486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.63/1,161.68 = 486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.63x = 1,161.68 × 486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.63x = 564,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,887.70/774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.24

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