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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.35, 1,069.65 and 480.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.35, 1,069.65 and 480.09 is: 662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.35 : 1,069.65 = 480.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.35/1,069.65 = 480.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.35x = 1,069.65 × 480.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.35x = 513,528.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,528.27/775.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.32

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