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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.17, 1,161.54 and 486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.17, 1,161.54 and 486 is: 728.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.17 : 1,161.54 = 486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.17/1,161.54 = 486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.17x = 1,161.54 × 486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.17x = 564,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,508.44/775.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.24

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