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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.08, 1,073.58 and 483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.08, 1,073.58 and 483.24 is: 666.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.08 : 1,073.58 = 483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.08/1,073.58 = 483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.08x = 1,073.58 × 483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.08x = 518,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,796.80/778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.77

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