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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.85, 1,162.11 and 483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.85, 1,162.11 and 483.44 is: 724.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.85 : 1,162.11 = 483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.85/1,162.11 = 483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.85x = 1,162.11 × 483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.85x = 561,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,806.46/775.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.12

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