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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.04, 1,072.30 and 482.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.04, 1,072.30 and 482.38 is: 665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.04 : 1,072.30 = 482.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.04/1,072.30 = 482.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.04x = 1,072.30 × 482.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.04x = 517,256.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,256.07/777.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.67

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