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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.33, 1,072.68 and 482.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.33, 1,072.68 and 482.59 is: 665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.33 : 1,072.68 = 482.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.33/1,072.68 = 482.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.33x = 1,072.68 × 482.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.33x = 517,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,664.17/777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.95

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