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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.46, 1,071.13 and 481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.46, 1,071.13 and 481.82 is: 664.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.46 : 1,071.13 = 481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.46/1,071.13 = 481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.46x = 1,071.13 × 481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.46x = 516,089.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,089.18/776.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.67

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