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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.66, 1,068.89 and 480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.66, 1,068.89 and 480 is: 662.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.66 : 1,068.89 = 480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.66/1,068.89 = 480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.66x = 1,068.89 × 480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.66x = 513,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,064.80/774.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.31

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