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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,163.28 and 487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,163.28 and 487.68 is: 731.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,163.28 = 487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,163.28 = 487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,163.28 × 487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 567,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,308.39/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.03

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