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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.98, 1,163.03 and 482.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.98, 1,163.03 and 482.91 is: 724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.98 : 1,163.03 = 482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.98/1,163.03 = 482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.98x = 1,163.03 × 482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.98x = 561,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,636.40/774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.72

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