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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.97, 1,069.66 and 480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.97, 1,069.66 and 480.07 is: 662.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.97 : 1,069.66 = 480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.97/1,069.66 = 480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.97x = 1,069.66 × 480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.97x = 513,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,511.68/774.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.62

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