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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.04, 1,074.03 and 483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.04, 1,074.03 and 483.40 is: 667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.04 : 1,074.03 = 483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.04/1,074.03 = 483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.04x = 1,074.03 × 483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.04x = 519,185.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,185.63/778.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.30

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