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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.62, 1,075.00 and 484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.62, 1,075.00 and 484.29 is: 668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.62 : 1,075.00 = 484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.62/1,075.00 = 484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.62x = 1,075.00 × 484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.62x = 520,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,610.54/778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.63

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