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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.96, 1,165.25 and 487.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.96, 1,165.25 and 487.98 is: 730.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.96 : 1,165.25 = 487.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.96/1,165.25 = 487.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.96x = 1,165.25 × 487.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.96x = 568,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,618.70/777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.91

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