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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.05, 1,164.63 and 484.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.05, 1,164.63 and 484.10 is: 725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.05 : 1,164.63 = 484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.05/1,164.63 = 484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.05x = 1,164.63 × 484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.05x = 563,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,797.38/777.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.56

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