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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.27, 1,074.56 and 483.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.27, 1,074.56 and 483.67 is: 667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.27 : 1,074.56 = 483.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.27/1,074.56 = 483.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.27x = 1,074.56 × 483.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.27x = 519,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,730.02/778.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.80

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