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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.85, 1,072.77 and 482.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.85, 1,072.77 and 482.19 is: 665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.85 : 1,072.77 = 482.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.85/1,072.77 = 482.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.85x = 1,072.77 × 482.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.85x = 517,278.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,278.97/776.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.87

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