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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,162.14 and 487.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,162.14 and 487.98 is: 732.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,162.14 = 487.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,162.14 = 487.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,162.14 × 487.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 567,101.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,101.08/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.01

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