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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.12, 1,069.94 and 481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.12, 1,069.94 and 481.24 is: 663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.12 : 1,069.94 = 481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.12/1,069.94 = 481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.12x = 1,069.94 × 481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.12x = 514,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,897.93/776.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.43

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