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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.05, 1,165.97 and 484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.05, 1,165.97 and 484.48 is: 726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.05 : 1,165.97 = 484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.05/1,165.97 = 484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.05x = 1,165.97 × 484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.05x = 564,885.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,885.63/777.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.96

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