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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.92, 1,072.56 and 482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.92, 1,072.56 and 482.44 is: 666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.92 : 1,072.56 = 482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.92/1,072.56 = 482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.92x = 1,072.56 × 482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.92x = 517,445.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,445.85/776.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.02

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