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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.50, 1,073.99 and 479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.50, 1,073.99 and 479.48 is: 661.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.50 : 1,073.99 = 479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.50/1,073.99 = 479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.50x = 1,073.99 × 479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.50x = 514,956.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,956.73/778.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.47

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