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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.02, 1,074.21 and 483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.02, 1,074.21 and 483.42 is: 667.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.02 : 1,074.21 = 483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.02/1,074.21 = 483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.02x = 1,074.21 × 483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.02x = 519,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,294.60/778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.46

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