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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.14, 1,164.75 and 488.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.14, 1,164.75 and 488.66 is: 732.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.14 : 1,164.75 = 488.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.14/1,164.75 = 488.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.14x = 1,164.75 × 488.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.14x = 569,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,166.74/777.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.39

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