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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778, 1,073.76 and 483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778, 1,073.76 and 483.28 is: 667.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778 : 1,073.76 = 483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778/1,073.76 = 483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778x = 1,073.76 × 483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778x = 518,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,926.73/778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.00

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