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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.34, 1,165.63 and 480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.34, 1,165.63 and 480.88 is: 721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.34 : 1,165.63 = 480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.34/1,165.63 = 480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.34x = 1,165.63 × 480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.34x = 560,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,528.15/777.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.08

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