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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.91, 1,162.23 and 481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.91, 1,162.23 and 481.96 is: 722.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.91 : 1,162.23 = 481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.91/1,162.23 = 481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.91x = 1,162.23 × 481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.91x = 560,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,148.37/774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.86

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