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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.79, 1,164.38 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.79, 1,164.38 and 483.84 is: 725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.79 : 1,164.38 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.79/1,164.38 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.79x = 1,164.38 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.79x = 563,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,371.20/776.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.26

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