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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.17, 1,073.13 and 483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.17, 1,073.13 and 483.54 is: 666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.17 : 1,073.13 = 483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.17/1,073.13 = 483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.17x = 1,073.13 × 483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.17x = 518,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,901.28/778.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.82

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