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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.80, 1,073.23 and 483.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.80, 1,073.23 and 483.47 is: 667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.80 : 1,073.23 = 483.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.80/1,073.23 = 483.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.80x = 1,073.23 × 483.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.80x = 518,869.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,869.14/777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.10

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