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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.67, 1,162.75 and 482.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.67, 1,162.75 and 482.73 is: 724.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.67 : 1,162.75 = 482.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.67/1,162.75 = 482.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.67x = 1,162.75 × 482.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.67x = 561,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,294.31/774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.56

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