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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.92, 1,166.16 and 488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.92, 1,166.16 and 488.56 is: 733.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.92 : 1,166.16 = 488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.92/1,166.16 = 488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.92x = 1,166.16 × 488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.92x = 569,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,739.13/776.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.33

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