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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.05, 1,070.49 and 481.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.05, 1,070.49 and 481.11 is: 663.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.05 : 1,070.49 = 481.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.05/1,070.49 = 481.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.05x = 1,070.49 × 481.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.05x = 515,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,023.44/776.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.65

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