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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.68, 1,072.77 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.68, 1,072.77 and 482.90 is: 666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.68 : 1,072.77 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.68/1,072.77 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.68x = 1,072.77 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.68x = 518,040.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,040.63/777.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.14

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