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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.08, 1,071.12 and 481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.08, 1,071.12 and 481.24 is: 664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.08 : 1,071.12 = 481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.08/1,071.12 = 481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.08x = 1,071.12 × 481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.08x = 515,465.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,465.79/776.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.19

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