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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.48, 1,073.16 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.48, 1,073.16 and 483.18 is: 666.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.48 : 1,073.16 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.48/1,073.16 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.48x = 1,073.16 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.48x = 518,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,529.45/777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.94

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