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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,074.64 and 479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,074.64 and 479.92 is: 662.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,074.64 = 479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,074.64 = 479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,074.64 × 479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 515,741.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,741.23/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.43

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