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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.58, 1,166.54 and 488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.58, 1,166.54 and 488.22 is: 733.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.58 : 1,166.54 = 488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.58/1,166.54 = 488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.58x = 1,166.54 × 488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.58x = 569,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,525.72/776.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.38

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