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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.49, 1,163.81 and 483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.49, 1,163.81 and 483.42 is: 725.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.49 : 1,163.81 = 483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.49/1,163.81 = 483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.49x = 1,163.81 × 483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.49x = 562,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,609.03/775.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.49

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