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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.82, 1,162.34 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.82, 1,162.34 and 482.08 is: 723.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.82 : 1,162.34 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.82/1,162.34 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.82x = 1,162.34 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.82x = 560,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,340.87/774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.19

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