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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.04, 1,161.78 and 486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.04, 1,161.78 and 486.68 is: 729.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.04 : 1,161.78 = 486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.04/1,161.78 = 486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.04x = 1,161.78 × 486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.04x = 565,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,415.09/775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.53

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