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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.05, 1,073.25 and 483.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.05, 1,073.25 and 483.11 is: 666.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.05 : 1,073.25 = 483.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.05/1,073.25 = 483.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.05x = 1,073.25 × 483.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.05x = 518,492.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,492.44/778.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.40

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