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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.08, 1,069.74 and 480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.08, 1,069.74 and 480.24 is: 662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.08 : 1,069.74 = 480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.08/1,069.74 = 480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.08x = 1,069.74 × 480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.08x = 513,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,731.94/775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.81

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