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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.68, 1,072.16 and 482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.68, 1,072.16 and 482.24 is: 665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.68 : 1,072.16 = 482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.68/1,072.16 = 482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.68x = 1,072.16 × 482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.68x = 517,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,038.44/776.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.70

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