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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.80, 1,071.46 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.80, 1,071.46 and 482.22 is: 665.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.80 : 1,071.46 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.80/1,071.46 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.80x = 1,071.46 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.80x = 516,679.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,679.44/776.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.14

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