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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.20, 1,163.06 and 486.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.20, 1,163.06 and 486.84 is: 730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.20 : 1,163.06 = 486.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.20/1,163.06 = 486.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.20x = 1,163.06 × 486.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.20x = 566,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,224.13/775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.42

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