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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.72, 1,166.38 and 484.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.72, 1,166.38 and 484.90 is: 728.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.72 : 1,166.38 = 484.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.72/1,166.38 = 484.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.72x = 1,166.38 × 484.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.72x = 565,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,577.66/776.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.16

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