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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.38, 1,069.41 and 480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.38, 1,069.41 and 480.48 is: 662.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.38 : 1,069.41 = 480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.38/1,069.41 = 480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.38x = 1,069.41 × 480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.38x = 513,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,824.77/775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.68

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