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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.41, 1,074.51 and 479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.41, 1,074.51 and 479.70 is: 662.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.41 : 1,074.51 = 479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.41/1,074.51 = 479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.41x = 1,074.51 × 479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.41x = 515,442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,442.45/778.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.17

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