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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.64, 1,165.32 and 487.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.64, 1,165.32 and 487.92 is: 732.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.64 : 1,165.32 = 487.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.64/1,165.32 = 487.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.64x = 1,165.32 × 487.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.64x = 568,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,582.93/776.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.11

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