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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.49, 1,165.12 and 483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.49, 1,165.12 and 483.92 is: 726.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.49 : 1,165.12 = 483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.49/1,165.12 = 483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.49x = 1,165.12 × 483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.49x = 563,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,820.56/776.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.12

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