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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.63, 1,165.52 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.63, 1,165.52 and 484.56 is: 727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.63 : 1,165.52 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.63/1,165.52 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.63x = 1,165.52 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.63x = 564,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,764.37/776.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.20

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