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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.62, 1,070.56 and 480.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.62, 1,070.56 and 480.72 is: 663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.62 : 1,070.56 = 480.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.62/1,070.56 = 480.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.62x = 1,070.56 × 480.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.62x = 514,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,633.05/775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.51

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