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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.08, 1,073.71 and 483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.08, 1,073.71 and 483.35 is: 666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.08 : 1,073.71 = 483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.08/1,073.71 = 483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.08x = 1,073.71 × 483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.08x = 518,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,971.15/778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.99

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