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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.92, 1,164.84 and 487.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.92, 1,164.84 and 487.48 is: 730.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.92 : 1,164.84 = 487.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.92/1,164.84 = 487.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.92x = 1,164.84 × 487.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.92x = 567,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,836.20/776.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.88

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