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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.97, 1,161.27 and 483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.97, 1,161.27 and 483.33 is: 723.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.97 : 1,161.27 = 483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.97/1,161.27 = 483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.97x = 1,161.27 × 483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.97x = 561,276.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,276.63/775.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.33

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