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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.34, 1,164.87 and 483.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.34, 1,164.87 and 483.77 is: 725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.34 : 1,164.87 = 483.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.34/1,164.87 = 483.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.34x = 1,164.87 × 483.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.34x = 563,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,523.34/776.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.87

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