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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.57, 1,073.25 and 482.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.57, 1,073.25 and 482.67 is: 666.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.57 : 1,073.25 = 482.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.57/1,073.25 = 482.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.57x = 1,073.25 × 482.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.57x = 518,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,025.58/777.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.21

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