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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.96, 1,164.36 and 488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.96, 1,164.36 and 488.24 is: 731.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.96 : 1,164.36 = 488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.96/1,164.36 = 488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.96x = 1,164.36 × 488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.96x = 568,487.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,487.13/776.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.68

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