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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.56, 1,072.02 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.56, 1,072.02 and 482.08 is: 665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.56 : 1,072.02 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.56/1,072.02 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.56x = 1,072.02 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.56x = 516,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,799.40/776.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.50

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