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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,071.12 and 481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,071.12 and 481.13 is: 664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,071.12 = 481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,071.12 = 481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,071.12 × 481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 515,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,347.97/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.07

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