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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.68, 1,070.24 and 481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.68, 1,070.24 and 481.04 is: 663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.68 : 1,070.24 = 481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.68/1,070.24 = 481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.68x = 1,070.24 × 481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.68x = 514,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,828.25/775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.71

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