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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.06, 1,068.87 and 480.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.06, 1,068.87 and 480.22 is: 662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.06 : 1,068.87 = 480.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.06/1,068.87 = 480.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.06x = 1,068.87 × 480.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.06x = 513,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,292.75/775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.26

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