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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.84, 1,167.12 and 485.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.84, 1,167.12 and 485.27 is: 728.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.84 : 1,167.12 = 485.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.84/1,167.12 = 485.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.84x = 1,167.12 × 485.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.84x = 566,368.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,368.32/777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.13

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