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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.06, 1,073.18 and 483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.06, 1,073.18 and 483.48 is: 666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.06 : 1,073.18 = 483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.06/1,073.18 = 483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.06x = 1,073.18 × 483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.06x = 518,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,861.07/778.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.87

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