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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.35, 1,070 and 480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.35, 1,070 and 480.64 is: 663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.35 : 1,070 = 480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.35/1,070 = 480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.35x = 1,070 × 480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.35x = 514,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,284.80/775.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.29

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