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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.46, 1,165.62 and 488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.46, 1,165.62 and 488.72 is: 734.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.46 : 1,165.62 = 488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.46/1,165.62 = 488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.46x = 1,165.62 × 488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.46x = 569,655.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,655.98/775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.61

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