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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.17, 1,071.87 and 481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.17, 1,071.87 and 481.88 is: 664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.17 : 1,071.87 = 481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.17/1,071.87 = 481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.17x = 1,071.87 × 481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.17x = 516,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,512.72/777.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.61

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