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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.94, 1,073.25 and 483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.94, 1,073.25 and 483.10 is: 666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.94 : 1,073.25 = 483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.94/1,073.25 = 483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.94x = 1,073.25 × 483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.94x = 518,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,484.39/777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.49

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