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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.66, 1,074.60 and 484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.66, 1,074.60 and 484.12 is: 668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.66 : 1,074.60 = 484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.66/1,074.60 = 484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.66x = 1,074.60 × 484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.66x = 520,235.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,235.35/778.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.12

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