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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.55, 1,161.86 and 482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.55, 1,161.86 and 482.13 is: 722.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.55 : 1,161.86 = 482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.55/1,161.86 = 482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.55x = 1,161.86 × 482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.55x = 560,165.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,165.15/775.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.28

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