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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.32, 1,071.82 and 482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.32, 1,071.82 and 482.02 is: 665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.32 : 1,071.82 = 482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.32/1,071.82 = 482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.32x = 1,071.82 × 482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.32x = 516,638.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,638.68/776.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.50

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