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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.84, 1,073.58 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.84, 1,073.58 and 483.30 is: 667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.84 : 1,073.58 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.84/1,073.58 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.84x = 1,073.58 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.84x = 518,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,861.21/777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.05

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