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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.59, 1,166.00 and 481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.59, 1,166.00 and 481.13 is: 721.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.59 : 1,166.00 = 481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.59/1,166.00 = 481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.59x = 1,166.00 × 481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.59x = 561,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,001.70/777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.46

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