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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.13, 1,070.19 and 480.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.13, 1,070.19 and 480.83 is: 663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.13 : 1,070.19 = 480.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.13/1,070.19 = 480.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.13x = 1,070.19 × 480.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.13x = 514,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,577.05/775.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.86

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