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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.47, 1,071.64 and 481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.47, 1,071.64 and 481.84 is: 665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.47 : 1,071.64 = 481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.47/1,071.64 = 481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.47x = 1,071.64 × 481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.47x = 516,359.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,359.02/776.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.01

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