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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.19, 1,071.21 and 481.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.19, 1,071.21 and 481.63 is: 664.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.19 : 1,071.21 = 481.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.19/1,071.21 = 481.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.19x = 1,071.21 × 481.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.19x = 515,926.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,926.87/776.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.69

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