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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.85, 1,160.71 and 481.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.85, 1,160.71 and 481.63 is: 721.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.85 : 1,160.71 = 481.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.85/1,160.71 = 481.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.85x = 1,160.71 × 481.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.85x = 559,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,032.76/774.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.47

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