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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.30, 1,163.84 and 487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.30, 1,163.84 and 487.13 is: 730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.30 : 1,163.84 = 487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.30/1,163.84 = 487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.30x = 1,163.84 × 487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.30x = 566,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,933.12/776.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.31

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