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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.83, 1,071.06 and 481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.83, 1,071.06 and 481.35 is: 664.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.83 : 1,071.06 = 481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.83/1,071.06 = 481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.83x = 1,071.06 × 481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.83x = 515,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,554.73/775.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.52

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