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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.71, 1,162.02 and 482.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.71, 1,162.02 and 482.52 is: 722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.71 : 1,162.02 = 482.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.71/1,162.02 = 482.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.71x = 1,162.02 × 482.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.71x = 560,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,697.89/775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.82

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