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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.17, 1,069.47 and 480.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.17, 1,069.47 and 480.33 is: 662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.17 : 1,069.47 = 480.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.17/1,069.47 = 480.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.17x = 1,069.47 × 480.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.17x = 513,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,698.53/775.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.69

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