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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.64, 1,164 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.64, 1,164 and 488.16 is: 731.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.64 : 1,164 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.64/1,164 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.64x = 1,164 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.64x = 568,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,218.24/776.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.64

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