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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.50, 1,163.12 and 484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.50, 1,163.12 and 484.14 is: 725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.50 : 1,163.12 = 484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.50/1,163.12 = 484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.50x = 1,163.12 × 484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.50x = 563,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,110.50/776.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.19

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