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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.55, 1,162.71 and 486.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.55, 1,162.71 and 486.38 is: 729.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.55 : 1,162.71 = 486.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.55/1,162.71 = 486.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.55x = 1,162.71 × 486.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.55x = 565,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,513.08/775.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.18

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