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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.47, 1,070.35 and 480.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.47, 1,070.35 and 480.57 is: 663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.47 : 1,070.35 = 480.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.47/1,070.35 = 480.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.47x = 1,070.35 × 480.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.47x = 514,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,378.10/775.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.31

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