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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.62, 1,071.21 and 481.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.62, 1,071.21 and 481.78 is: 664.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.62 : 1,071.21 = 481.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.62/1,071.21 = 481.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.62x = 1,071.21 × 481.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.62x = 516,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,087.55/776.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.53

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