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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.08, 1,164.29 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.08, 1,164.29 and 486.72 is: 731.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.08 : 1,164.29 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.08/1,164.29 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.08x = 1,164.29 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.08x = 566,680.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,680.80/775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.13

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