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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.66, 1,069.68 and 480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.66, 1,069.68 and 480.52 is: 662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.66 : 1,069.68 = 480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.66/1,069.68 = 480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.66x = 1,069.68 × 480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.66x = 514,002.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,002.63/775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.66

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