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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.46, 1,070.20 and 480.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.46, 1,070.20 and 480.67 is: 663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.46 : 1,070.20 = 480.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.46/1,070.20 = 480.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.46x = 1,070.20 × 480.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.46x = 514,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,413.03/775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.37

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