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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.66, 1,161.74 and 483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.66, 1,161.74 and 483.44 is: 723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.66 : 1,161.74 = 483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.66/1,161.74 = 483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.66x = 1,161.74 × 483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.66x = 561,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,626.99/776.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.14

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