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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.92, 1,073.63 and 483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.92, 1,073.63 and 483.23 is: 666.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.92 : 1,073.63 = 483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.92/1,073.63 = 483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.92x = 1,073.63 × 483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.92x = 518,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,812.30/777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.92

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