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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.22, 1,164.17 and 484.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.22, 1,164.17 and 484.81 is: 726.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.22 : 1,164.17 = 484.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.22/1,164.17 = 484.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.22x = 1,164.17 × 484.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.22x = 564,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,401.26/777.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.18

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