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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.16, 1,069.76 and 480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.16, 1,069.76 and 480.32 is: 662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.16 : 1,069.76 = 480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.16/1,069.76 = 480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.16x = 1,069.76 × 480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.16x = 513,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,827.12/775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.87

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