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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.85, 1,070.82 and 481.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.85, 1,070.82 and 481.25 is: 664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.85 : 1,070.82 = 481.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.85/1,070.82 = 481.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.85x = 1,070.82 × 481.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.85x = 515,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,326.77/775.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.21

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