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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.50, 1,074.60 and 483.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.50, 1,074.60 and 483.73 is: 667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.50 : 1,074.60 = 483.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.50/1,074.60 = 483.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.50x = 1,074.60 × 483.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.50x = 519,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,813.57/778.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.71

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